Umpire is an

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in southwestern Wright County, in the U.S. state of

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. The community is located on the north side of the Gasconade River, approximately five miles north of

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History

A post office called Umpire was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1910. It is unknown why the name "Umpire" was applied to this community.

References

Unincorporated communities in Wright County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{WrightCountyMO-geo-stub