Basher is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Douglas County,
Missouri
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, United States.
Basher is located on a ridge northeast of
Ava at the junction of
Missouri routes 76 and
U at an elevation of .
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History
A post office called Basher was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1920. The community was named after Harve Bash, the original owner of the site.
References
Unincorporated communities in Douglas County, Missouri
1907 establishments in Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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