Van Cleve, Missouri

Van Cleve is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The original Van Cleve was located on Road 222 and was platted as a town-later the post office and town’s name moved 1/4 mile past Carnes Branch off of hwy 133

History

A post office called Vancleve was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1930.[2] The community was named after a local politician.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Cleve, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

38°14′06″N 92°09′27″W / 38.23500°N 92.15750°W / 38.23500; -92.15750


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