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Chapel, Putnam County, Missouri

Coordinates: 40°32′26″N 92°43′47″W / 40.54056°N 92.72972°W / 40.54056; -92.72972
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Chapel is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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Chapel was originally named Quakersville; the present name is after the local Quaker chapel.[2] A post office called Chapel was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chapel, Putnam County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

40°32′26″N 92°43′47″W / 40.54056°N 92.72972°W / 40.54056; -92.72972