Twelvemile, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Twelve Mile was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community took its name from nearby Twelvemile Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Twelvemile, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  3. "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°21′58″N 90°21′47″W / 37.36611°N 90.36306°W / 37.36611; -90.36306

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