Pepsin is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Pepsin was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] It is unknown why the name "Pepsin" was applied to this community.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pepsin, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ "Newton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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