Fredericksburg is an

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, in the

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History

A post office called Fredericksburg (Fredericksburgh) was established prior September 30, 1865, by George Hopkins, an emigrant from

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. At the time it was listed as being in Fredericksburgh, Gasconade County, Missouri. It remained in operation until 1922. The community derives its name from the Fredericks family, pioneer citizens.

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