Dumas, Missouri

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

History

Dumas was laid out in 1888, and named after nearby Dumas Creek.[2] A post office called Dumas was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1917.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dumas, Missouri
  2. "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°31′16″N 91°38′08″W / 40.52111°N 91.63556°W / 40.52111; -91.63556

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