Faust, Missouri

Faust is an extinct town in Pemiscot County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was in eastern Concord Township.[1] The exact location of the town site is unknown to the GNIS.[2]

A post office called Faust was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1920.[3] The community's name is a corruption of the surname of J. M. and R. E. Foust, original owners of the site.[1]

References

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

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