Eugene, Missouri

Eugene is an unincorporated community in extreme southwestern Cole County, Missouri, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Eldon on Route 17, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south of U.S. Route 54.

Eugene, Missouri
Eugene
Location within the state of Missouri
Coordinates: 38°21′12″N 92°24′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyCole
Area
  Total52.2 sq mi (135 km2)
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,792
  Estimate 
(2014)
1,602
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
65032
Area code(s)573
GNIS feature ID0717644[1]

Eugene was founded in 1904, and named after Eugene Simpson, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Eugene has been in operation since 1904.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eugene, Missouri
  2. "Cole County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.


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