Talmage City (also known as Talmage) was an unincorporated community in northeast Newton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community was adjacent to Missouri Route 37 approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Wentworth.[2]

History

A post office called Talmage was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1895.[3] The community was named after the proprietor of a local country store.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Talmage City, Missouri
  2. ^ Sarcoxie, MO, 15 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1921
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "Newton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.

37°00′43″N 94°05′27″W / 37.01194°N 94.09083°W / 37.01194; -94.09083


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