Pyrmont is an

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in western Morgan County, in the

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. The community is located just east of

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approximately midway between

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to the south and

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to the northeast. Gabriel Creek flows past to the east.

History

A post office called Pyrmont was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1911. It is uncertain why the name "Pyrmont" was applied to this community.

References

Unincorporated communities in Morgan County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{MorganCountyMO-geo-stub