MO DPO - Thompson - machine cancel - 1916

The post office in Thompson, Missouri, located in Audrain County, was a significant railroad shipping point and rural hub for over a century. After 127 years of operation, the office was officially closed on September 25, 1987. While the post office and many of the original businesses have closed, the community remains a recognizable residential cluster. The surrounding area is dominated by large-scale agriculture.