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Sherrill is a small, unincorporated community in the state of Missouri, United States. It is located in the northern part of Texas County. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

This community is found about six miles north of a town called Licking. It is also just west of U.S. Route 63, a major highway. A stream named Sherrill Creek flows along the northern side of the community. Another small community, Beulah, is located about 2.5 miles northwest along Sherrill Creek in Phelps County.

History of Sherrill

Sherrill has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.

When Was Sherrill Established?

A post office was first opened in Sherrill in the year 1873. This post office served the community for many years. It remained in operation until 1969, when it eventually closed down.

How Sherrill Got Its Name

The community of Sherrill was named after Sherrill Township. A township is a type of local government area. This is a common way for communities to get their names, often from nearby geographical features or administrative divisions.

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