Sharp is an

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in Ozark County,

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, United States. The village location is one-quarter mile south of US 160 between Caulfield and Tecumseh at the head of Hickory Stump Hollow.

History

A post office called Sharp was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1915. According to tradition, the community was so named on account of a certain settler being considered "sharp".

References

Unincorporated communities in Ozark County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{OzarkCountyMO-geo-stub