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

History

A post office called Purman was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community has the name of one Mr. Purman, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Purman, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

36°31′22″N 90°44′48″W / 36.52278°N 90.74667°W / 36.52278; -90.74667


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