Velsor, Missouri Explained

Velsor is an extinct town in northern Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The community was northeast of Sparta between Missouri Route 14 and Finley Creek.[1]

A post office called Velsor was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community has the name of James Velsor, an early settler.[3]

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37.0203°N -93.0358°W

Notes and References

  1. Springfield, MO, 1:25000 Scale Topographic Map, USGS, 1886 (1950 rev)
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071710/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_christian.html . dead . 24 June 2016 . The State Historical Society of Missouri. 19 September 2016.

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