Anson, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Anson was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The source of the name Anson is unclear.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anson, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°34′38″N 91°45′58″W / 40.57722°N 91.76611°W / 40.57722; -91.76611

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