Beaufort, Missouri

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Beaufort is an unincorporated community in western Franklin County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Route 185, approximately 11 miles (18 km) west of Union.[2]

History

The first settlement at Beaufort was made in 1849, but the entire town was moved to its present site in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office called Beaufort has been in operation since 1849.[4] The community most likely takes its name from Beaufort, South Carolina, the native home of an early postmaster.[3] The ZIP code for Beaufort is 63013.[5]

See also

Category:Populated places in Franklin County, Missouri

Unincorporated community

References

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