Belews Creek, Missouri

For the stream named Belews Creek, see Belews Creek (Missouri).

Belews Creek is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Belews Creek was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after nearby Belews Creek.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 38°17′57″N 90°34′00″W / 38.29917°N 90.56667°W / 38.29917; -90.56667

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