Hebron, Missouri Explained

Hebron is an unincorporated community in southeastern Douglas County, Missouri, United States. 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 approximately 3/4 mile to the east.[1] Hebron Boat Access and campground is located on the North Fork, about two miles to the west on Missouri Route AA.[1]

History

A post office called Hebron was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Hebron.[3]

References

36.8522°N -92.1533°W

Notes and References

  1. Dora, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quad, USGS, 2004
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 28 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 28 September 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071714/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_douglas.html . 24 June 2016 .