Brussells, Missouri

Brussells (also spelled Brussels) is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Brussells was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The name is a transfer from Brussels, the capital of Belgium.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brussells, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°03′03″N 90°52′44″W / 39.05083°N 90.87889°W / 39.05083; -90.87889

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