Weldon River

Weldon River is a tributary of the Thompson River in the U.S. states of Iowa and Missouri.[1]

Weldon River most likely was named after James Weldon, a pioneer settler.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weldon River
  2. "Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.

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