Azen is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Azen was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community most likely derives its name from the last name of William Babcock Hazen, an officer in the Civil War.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azen, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
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40°33′35″N 92°02′18″W / 40.55972°N 92.03833°W