Greene Springs, Missouri
Ghost town in the US state of Missouri
Greene Springs is a ghost town in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Greene Springs was platted in 1886, and named after a nearby spring of the same name.[2] The namesake natural spring is gone, and its location is unknown to the GNIS.[3] The former spring had the name of Mathew J. Greene, a pioneer citizen.[2] A post office called Greene Springs was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1901.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greene Springs (historical)
- ^ a b "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greene Springs
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Vernon County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Nevada
- Bronaugh
- Nevada
- Schell City
- Sheldon
- Walker
- Deerfield
- Harwood
- Metz
- Milo
- Moundville
- Richards
- Stotesbury
communities
- Greene Springs
- Pashaw
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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37°49′11″N 94°10′17″W / 37.8197602°N 94.1713335°W / 37.8197602; -94.1713335
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