Topaz is an

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in northeast Douglas County,

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, United States. Topaz is an old mill site located on the North Fork River. Access to the community is from

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via either

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(from the northwest) or Missouri Route E (from the northeast).

History

A post office called Topaz was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1943. The community's name most likely is a transfer from a place in a western state.

References

Unincorporated communities in Douglas County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{DouglasCountyMO-geo-stub