Venus, Missouri Explained

Venus is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Venus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1932.[1] The community has the name of Venus Riley, a young citizen.[2]

References

38.1803°N -92.0342°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 2 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071404/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_maries.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 2, 2016.

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