Brazil, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°50′46″N 91°03′48″W / 37.84611°N 91.06333°W / 37.84611; -91.06333
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Brazil is an extinct town in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Brazil was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] It is unknown why the name "Brazil" was applied to this community.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brazil
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

37°50′46″N 91°03′48″W / 37.84611°N 91.06333°W / 37.84611; -91.06333