Russ, Missouri Explained

Russ is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, in the Ozarks of south central Missouri. The community is located on Route HH, approximately six miles southeast of Lebanon.[1]

History

A post office called Russ was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] Russ Graves, an early postmaster, gave the community his first name.[3]

References

37.5839°N -92.5861°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53,
  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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