Purvis, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Purvis was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] The community has the name of a local family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Purvis, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 8 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°09′50″N 92°49′03″W / 38.16389°N 92.81750°W / 38.16389; -92.81750

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