Phenix, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Phenix was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The name most likely is a transfer from another town named Phoenix.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 37°22′43″N 93°32′45″W / 37.37861°N 93.54583°W / 37.37861; -93.54583

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