Russ, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Russ was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] Russ Graves, an early postmaster, gave the community her first name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Russ, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°35′02″N 92°35′10″W / 37.58389°N 92.58611°W / 37.58389; -92.58611

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