Cross Roads, St. Francois County, Missouri

History

A post office called Cross Roads was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1862.[2] The community was named for a road junction near the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cross Roads, St. Francois County, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.


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