West Eminence, Missouri

Inactive township in the American state of Missouri

West Eminence is an unincorporated community in Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called West Eminence was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community lies west of Eminence, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Eminence, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  3. ^ "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Shannon County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Eminence
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  • Summersville‡
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37°08′25″N 91°22′28″W / 37.14028°N 91.37444°W / 37.14028; -91.37444


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