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For the stream named Prices Branch, see Prices Branch (Missouri).

Prices Branch is a small, unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Missouri, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Prices Branch can be found near State Highway JJ and Price's Branch Road. It is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) east of Montgomery City.

History of Prices Branch

Prices Branch has a simple but interesting history. The community got its name from a nearby stream also called Prices Branch. In 1855, a post office was opened in the area, allowing people to send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years before it finally closed in 1908.

Famous Person from Prices Branch

Even though Prices Branch is a small community, a very famous person was born there. Charles Leiper Grigg was born in Prices Branch in 1868. He is well-known for inventing the popular lemon-lime soda, 7 Up.

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