Jarvis, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Jarvis was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1900.[2] The community has the name of Thornton Jarvis, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jarvis, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°16′05″N 90°29′39″W / 38.26806°N 90.49417°W / 38.26806; -90.49417

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