Converse, Missouri

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

History

Converse was laid out in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point, and named for a railroad worker.[2] A post office was established at Converse in 1870, and remained in operation until 1951.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Converse, Missouri
  2. "Clinton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°29′56″N 94°16′35″W / 39.49889°N 94.27639°W / 39.49889; -94.27639

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