Babbtown is an unincorporated community in southwest

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, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is on route P, just east of Missouri Route 133.

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is approximately 2.5 miles to the southwest. The headwaters of Little Maries Creek arise just southwest of the community.

History

A post office called Babbtown was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1906. The community has the name of one Mr. Babb, an early settler.

References

Unincorporated communities in Osage County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri Jefferson City metropolitan area {{OsageCountyMO-geo-stub