Deer is an unincorporated community in Osage County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Deer was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community most likely was so named on account of deer in the area.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Osage County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Osage County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°37′19″N 91°47′49″W / 38.62194°N 91.79694°W
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