Lohmer, Missouri

Lohmer is an unincorporated community in Barry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A variant name was Lohmansburg.[1] A post office called Lohmansburg was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named after Henry Lohmar, an early settler.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 36°39′59″N 93°42′32″W / 36.66639°N 93.70889°W / 36.66639; -93.70889

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