Evona, Missouri

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

History

A post office was established at Evona in 1880, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The name Evona was coined by the railroad.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°11′52″N 94°19′45″W / 40.19778°N 94.32917°W / 40.19778; -94.32917

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