Hebron, Missouri

Hebron is an unincorporated community in southeastern Douglas County, Missouri.[1] Hebron is located at the intersection of a county road with Hebron Hollow which is a spring fed tributary to the North Fork River to the southwest. Missouri Route 181 is about 3/4 mile to the east.[2] Hebron Boat Access and campground is located on the North Fork about two miles to the west on Missouri Route AA.[2]

History

A post office called Hebron was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Hebron.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hebron, Missouri
  2. 1 2 Dora, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quad, USGS, 2004
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°51′08″N 92°09′12″W / 36.85222°N 92.15333°W / 36.85222; -92.15333


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