Prosperine, Missouri Explained

Prosperine is an unincorporated community in northwest Laclede County, in the Ozarks of south central Missouri. The community is located on Route AA, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Eldridge.[1]

History

A post office called Prosperine was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1952.[2] The community's founder expected the settlement to prosper, hence the name.[3]

References

37.7928°N -92.7664°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 45,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 24 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 24 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071428/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_laclede.html. 24 June 2016.

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