Violet, Missouri
Violet is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Violet was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community has the name of a woman named Violet, according to local history.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Violet, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ↑ "Polk County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
Coordinates: 37°40′03″N 93°19′11″W / 37.66750°N 93.31972°W
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