Chouteau Springs, Missouri

Chouteau Springs is an unincorporated community in Cooper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Chouteau Springs was laid out on 1886 beside a mineral spring, and named after Pierre Chouteau, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Chouteau was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1896.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chouteau Springs, Missouri
  2. "Cooper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°55′30″N 92°53′42″W / 38.92500°N 92.89500°W / 38.92500; -92.89500

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