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Bend is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Bend was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1917. The community derives its name from nearby Sinful Bend, a meander on the Gasconade River known for its rough characters.

Municipalities and communities of Maries County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Village
Townships
  • Boone
  • Dry Creek
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Johnson
  • Miller
  • Spring Creek
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost town
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°11′40″N 91°50′48″W / 38.19444°N 91.84667°W / 38.19444; -91.84667


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