Renfro is an unincorporated community in Moniteau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Renfro was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community derives its name from James P. Renfrow, the proprietor of a local mill.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Renfro, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  3. "Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

38°51′41″N 92°30′27″W / 38.86139°N 92.50750°W / 38.86139; -92.50750


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