Cleopatra, Missouri

Coordinates: 40°32′55″N 93°24′16″W / 40.54861°N 93.40444°W / 40.54861; -93.40444
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Cleopatra is an

unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Cleopatra was originally called Somerset, and under the latter name was platted in 1856.[2] A post office called Cleopatra was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1905.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cleopatra, Missouri
  2. ^ "Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 5, 2016.

40°32′55″N 93°24′16″W / 40.54861°N 93.40444°W / 40.54861; -93.40444