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Girdner, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Girdner was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community has the name of "Doc" Girdner, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Girdner, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 28 September 2016.