Foose, Missouri

Foose is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Foose was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community most likely derives its name from Foosland, Illinois, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foose, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°33′41″N 93°08′48″W / 37.56139°N 93.14667°W / 37.56139; -93.14667


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