Lenox, Missouri

Lenox is an unincorporated community in southwestern Dent County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located about twelve miles west of Salem.

A post office called Lenox was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1998.[2] The community has the name of the local Lenox family, pioneer citizens.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenox, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. "Dent 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: 37°39′11″N 91°45′41″W / 37.65306°N 91.76139°W / 37.65306; -91.76139


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