Agnes, Missouri

Agnes is an unincorporated community in southern Laclede County, Missouri.[1] Agnes is located on State Route O on the west side of Cobb Creek and about 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

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agnes, Missouri
  2. ↑ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "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.

Coordinates: 37°30′44″N 92°29′55″W / 37.51222°N 92.49861°W / 37.51222; -92.49861


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