Bonanza, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Bonanza was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Bonanza is a name derived from Spanish.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bonanza, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Caldwell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°38′39″N 93°58′22″W / 39.64417°N 93.97278°W / 39.64417; -93.97278

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