Greensburg, Missouri

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

History

Greensburg was platted in 1852, and named after James S. Green, a state legislator.^[2] A post office called Greensburg was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1954.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greensburg, Missouri
↑ "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.
↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Municipalities and communities of Knox County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Edina
Cities	Baring Edina Hurdland Knox City
Villages	Newark Novelty
Townships	Bee Ridge Benton Bourbon Center Colony Fabius Greensburg Jeddo Liberty Lyon Myrtle Salt River Shelton
CDP	Plevna
Unincorporated communities	Colony Fabius Goodland Greensburg Hedge City Jeddo Kenwood Locust Hill Millport
Ghost town	Forest Springs

Coordinates: 40°17′47″N 92°13′01″W / 40.29639°N 92.21694°W / 40.29639; -92.21694

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