Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri
Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Sparta was originally called Benton, and under the latter name was platted in 1840.[2] A post office called Sparta was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1865.[3] The community held the county seat until about 1846.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri
- 1 2 "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 39°39′01″N 94°49′59″W / 39.65028°N 94.83306°W
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