Agnes, Missouri
Agnes is an unincorporated community in southern Laclede County, Missouri, United States.[1] Agnes is located on State Route O on the west side of Cobb Creek and approximately three miles north of the Laclede-Wright County line.[2] Agnes is at an elevation of 1,158 ft (353 m).[1]
History
A post office called Agnes was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1933.[3] The community was named after Agnes Handley, the wife of an early citizen.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agnes, Missouri
- Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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