Umpire, Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Umpire is an unincorporated community in southwestern Wright County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
The community is located on the north side of the Gasconade River, approximately five miles north of Mansfield.
History
A post office called Umpire was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] It is unknown why the name "Umpire" was applied to this community.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Umpire, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "Wright County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Wright County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Hartville
- Hartville
- Mansfield
- Mountain Grove‡
- Norwood
communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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37°10′47″N 92°36′22″W / 37.17972°N 92.60611°W / 37.17972; -92.60611
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