Swart, Missouri Explained

Swart is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Swart was platted in 1893, and named after D. S. Swart, the original owner of the town site.[1] A post office called Swart was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] Variant names were "Swarts" and "Swartz".

References

37.7511°N -94.5836°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071326/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_vernon.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 29, 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2016.