Prices Branch 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 Montgomery County,

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, United States. The community is located on State Highway JJ and Price's Branch Road and is approximately east of Montgomery City.

History

A post office called Price's Branch was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1908. The community took its name from nearby Prices Branch creek.

Notable person

Charles Leiper Grigg Charles Leiper Grigg (May 11, 1868 – April 16, 1940) was the inventor of 7 Up, originally known as ''Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda''. He invented the drink in October 1929. Grigg became acquainted with the carbonated beverage business aft ...

, inventor of

7 Up 7 Up (stylized as 7up outside North America) is an American brand of lemon-lime-flavored non-caffeinated soft drink. The brand and formula are owned by Keurig Dr Pepper although the beverage is internationally distributed by PepsiCo. 7 Up comp ...

, was born at Prices Branch in 1868.

References

Unincorporated communities in Montgomery County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{MontgomeryCountyMO-geo-stub