Bem, Missouri
Bem is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Bem was established in 1856 and remained in operation until 1934.[2] It is unknown to the State Historical Society of Missouri why the name of "Bem" was applied to this community.[3]
The Peenie Petroglyph Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bem, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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