Greendoor, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Greendoor was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was so named because the local post office had a green door.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greendoor, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°49′16″N 93°49′37″W / 38.82111°N 93.82694°W / 38.82111; -93.82694

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