Speed, Missouri

Speed, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Speed
Coordinates: 38°50′53″N 92°48′12″W / 38.84806°N 92.80333°W / 38.84806; -92.80333Coordinates: 38°50′53″N 92°48′12″W / 38.84806°N 92.80333°W / 38.84806; -92.80333
Country  United States
State  Missouri
County Cooper County
Township Palestine Township
Elevation 204 m (669 ft)
ZIP code 65233
GNIS feature ID 0726840

Speed is an unincorporated community in Palestine Township, Cooper County, Missouri, United States.

History

Speed had its start in 1869 when it was laid out on the railroad line.[1] Speed was the name of a family.[2]

Geography

Speed is located at 38°50′53″N 92°48′12″W / 38.84806°N 92.80333°W / 38.84806; -92.80333 at an elevation of 669 feet.

References

  1. Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 13.
  2. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 281.


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