Arator is an extinct town in Pettis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
Arator was platted in 1830.[1] It is unclear why the name "Arator" was applied to this community.[1] A post office called Arator was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1862.[2] Besides the post office, Arator had a schoolhouse.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arator School (historical)
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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