Arator, Missouri

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arator School (historical)
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Municipalities and communities of Pettis County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Sedalia
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  • Houstonia
  • La Monte
  • Sedalia
  • Smithton
  • Windsor‡
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Villages
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  • Ionia‡
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38°42′52″N 93°05′30″W / 38.7145°N 93.0916°W / 38.7145; -93.0916


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