Forbes, Missouri

Forbes is an unincorporated community in southeastern Holt County, Missouri, United States. It is located about five miles southeast of Oregon. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Oregon.

History

Forbes was laid out in 1869. It was named for railroad magnate John Murray Forbes.^[1]

References

Municipalities and communities of Holt County, Missouri, United States County seat: Oregon Cities Craig Forest City Maitland Mound City Oregon Villages Big Lake Bigelow Corning Fortescue Unincorporated communities Forbes New Point

Coordinates: 39°54′10″N 95°04′58″W / 39.90278°N 95.08278°W / 39.90278; -95.08278