Fabius, Missouri

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

History

Fabius was laid out in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Fabius was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1935.[3] The community takes its name from the nearby Fabius River.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fabius, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°17′19″N 92°08′17″W / 40.28861°N 92.13806°W / 40.28861; -92.13806

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