Fountainbleau, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Fountainbleau was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after the Palace of Fontainebleau, in France.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fountainbleau, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°58′27″N 94°42′26″W / 39.97417°N 94.70722°W / 39.97417; -94.70722

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