Knorpp, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Knorpp was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] C. F. Knorpp, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knorpp, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°05′18″N 90°27′46″W / 38.08833°N 90.46278°W / 38.08833; -90.46278

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