Burnham, Missouri

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

History

Burnham was platted in 1882, and named after C. B. Burnham, a railroad official.[2] A post office called Burnham was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1951.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burnham, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°55′36″N 91°57′28″W / 36.92667°N 91.95778°W / 36.92667; -91.95778

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