Henson, Missouri Explained

Henson is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Henson was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1938.[1] The community has the name of Jim Henson, a pioneer citizen.[2]

References

36.8561°N -89.2525°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 6 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071928/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_mississippi.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 6, 2016.

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