Wortham, Missouri

Wortham is a census-designated place in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] As of 2010, Wortham's population is 279 making the growth rate 4.5%.

History

Wortham was originally called "Cherrytown", and under the latter name was platted in 1904.[2] A post office called Wortham was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1969.[3] An early postmaster, Ray Wortham, gave the community his last name.[2]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wortham, Missouri
  2. "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.


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