Fertile, Missouri Explained

Fertile is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Fertile was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1928.^[1] The name "Fertile" is commendatory.^[2]

The Cresswell Petroglyph Archeological Site and Washington State Park Petroglyph Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

38.0739°N -90.6856°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 December 2016.
2. Web site: Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071506/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_washington.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 30, 2016.