Fruitville, Missouri

Fruitville is an unincorporated community in Howell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Fruitville was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community was named for its location in a fruit-growing district.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fruitville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°36′58″N 91°45′56″W / 36.61611°N 91.76556°W / 36.61611; -91.76556

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