Himmel, Missouri

Extinct town in the American state of Missouri

Himmel is an extinct town in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Himmel was established in 1920, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community derives its name from the last name of I. Himmelberger, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Himmel
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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36°58′34″N 89°45′10″W / 36.97611°N 89.75278°W / 36.97611; -89.75278


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