Anson, Missouri

Anson is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Anson was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The source of the name Anson is unclear.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anson, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°34′38″N 91°45′58″W / 40.57722°N 91.76611°W / 40.57722; -91.76611

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