Silver Springs, Missouri Explained

Silver Springs is an unincorporated community in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Silver Spring was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1860.[1] The community took its name from a spring near the original town site.[2]

References

37.9992°N -90.5246°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2016.
  2. Web site: St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071518/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_saint_francois.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 27, 2016 .

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