Sperry, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Sperry was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Sperry, Michigan.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sperry, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Adair County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 40°16′47″N 92°29′19″W / 40.27972°N 92.48861°W / 40.27972; -92.48861

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