Blaine, Missouri

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

History

Blaine was platted in 1884, and named after James G. Blaine, an American statesman and Republican politician.[2] A post office called Blaine was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1888.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blaine, Missouri
  2. "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2016.


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