Agnes, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Agnes was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named after Agnes Handley, the wife of an early citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agnes, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°30′44″N 92°29′55″W / 37.51222°N 92.49861°W / 37.51222; -92.49861

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