Beaman, Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, United States
38°45′26″N 93°08′01″W / 38.75722°N 93.13361°W / 38.75722; -93.13361[1]
Beaman (also Marlin) is an unincorporated community in Pettis County, Missouri, United States.
Beman was originally called "Marlin", and under the latter name was platted in 1873.[2] A post office called Marlin was established in 1873, the name was changed to Beaman in 1878, and the post office closed in 1955.[3] The present name is after Judge J.W. Beaman, an early settler.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaman, Missouri
- ^ a b "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Pettis County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Sedalia
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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