Moselle, Missouri

Moselle is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located about five miles northeast of St. Clair.

Moselle had its start in 1849 when a blast furnace was built at the site.[2] The community most likely was named after Moselle, in France.[2] A post office called Moselle was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1971.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moselle, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°23′12″N 90°53′52″W / 38.38667°N 90.89778°W / 38.38667; -90.89778


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