Jerome, Missouri

Jerome is an unincorporated community in western Phelps County, Missouri. It is located on Gasconade River near Interstate 44 and is about ten miles west of Rolla near the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest. Jerome is protected by the Doolittle rural fire department.

Family lore states that Jerome, Missouri was founded by Jerome Ledgerwood as he was employed by a railroad to establish a station there.

Coordinates: 37°55′34″N 91°58′40″W / 37.92611°N 91.97778°W / 37.92611; -91.97778

Municipalities and communities of Phelps County, Missouri, United States County seat: Rolla Cities Doolittle Edgar Springs Newburg Rolla St. James Townships Arlington Cold Spring Dawson Dillon Liberty Meramec Miller Rolla St. James Spring Creek Unincorporated communities Beulah Clementine Duke Flat Jerome Northwye Powellville Rosati Seaton Vida Ghost town Arlington