Bend is an

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in northeastern Maries County, in the

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. The community is on

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just east of

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and approximately five miles east of

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. The community of Paydown is about three miles to the northeast along Route 42. The

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flows past just over one mile south of the site.

History

A post office called Bend was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1917. The community derives its name from nearby Sinful Bend, a

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on the Gasconade River known for its rough characters.

References

Unincorporated communities in Maries County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{MariesCountyMO-geo-stub