Hamden, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Hamden was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The source of the name Hamden is obscure.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamden, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°34′38″N 92°49′24″W / 39.57722°N 92.82333°W / 39.57722; -92.82333

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