Leesville, Missouri Explained

Leesville is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Leesville was originally called "Tebo", and under the latter name was platted in 1854.[1] A post office called Leesville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The present name is after Andrew Jackson Lee, an early settler.

References

38.3486°N -93.5447°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 5 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071131/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_henry.html . 24 June 2016 .
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 October 2016.

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