Civil Bend, Missouri

Civil Bend is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Civil Bend was platted in 1868, taking its name from a nearby meander of the same name on the Grand River.[2] A post office called Civil Bend was established in 1862, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Civil Bend, Missouri
  2. "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°59′50″N 94°06′01″W / 39.99722°N 94.10028°W / 39.99722; -94.10028

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