T56N, R9W, is in the NE quadrant of Monroe Co, Missouri. The top two tiers of sections are in Shelby Co, the south four tiers in Washington Twp of Monroe Co. Somerset P.O. is in section 33, and was platted as Clinton & Jonesburg, later to be called Northfork. Brush Creek and the North Fork of the Salt River drain the area. Monroe City is east, Stoutsville south, Lentner in Shelby Co. northward. iowaz@swbell.net