Velsor, Missouri

Velsor is an extinct town in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Velsor was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community has the name of James Velsor, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Velsor, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°01′13″N 93°02′09″W / 37.02028°N 93.03583°W / 37.02028; -93.03583

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