Gresham is an extinct town in
Polk County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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A post office called Gresham was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1900. The community has the name of
Walter Q. Gresham, 33rd
United States Secretary of State
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References
Ghost towns in Missouri
Former populated places in Polk County, Missouri
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