Delaware is an unincorporated community in eastern Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located on Mahans Creek approximately four miles southwest of Eminence.[2]

History

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A post office called Delaware was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1941.[3] The community was named after the Delaware Indians.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delaware, Missouri
  2. ^ Bartlet, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1997 (1999 rev.)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  4. ^ "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

37°06′12″N 91°24′29″W / 37.10333°N 91.40806°W / 37.10333; -91.40806