Byron, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Byron was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community was named after Lord Byron, according to local history.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Byron, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. "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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