Van Cleve, Missouri
Van Cleve is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The original Van Cleve was located on Road 222 and was platted as a town-later the post office and town’s name moved 1/4 mile past Carnes Branch off of hwy 133
History
A post office called Vancleve was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1930. The community was named after a local politician.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Cleve, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
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38°14′06″N 92°09′27″W / 38.23500°N 92.15750°W
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