Greensburg, Missouri Explained

Greensburg is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Greensburg was platted in 1852, and named after James S. Green, a state legislator.[1] A post office called Greensburg was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1954.[2]

References

40.2964°N -92.2169°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 23 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070545/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_knox.html . 24 June 2016 .
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 23 October 2016.

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