West Eminence is an unincorporated community in Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called West Eminence was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community lies west of Eminence, hence the name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Eminence, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°08′25″N 91°22′28″W / 37.14028°N 91.37444°W
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