Hemker, Missouri

Hemker (Hemkerville) was an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri,[1] but was dissolved in 1970 after the last residents moved out.

[2] The community is now considered part of Robertsville, MO.

A post office was established at Hemker in 1885, and remained in operation until 1903.

[3] Richard Hemaker, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.

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