Venus, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Venus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community has the name of Venus Riley, a young citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, 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°10′49″N 92°02′03″W / 38.18028°N 92.03417°W / 38.18028; -92.03417


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