Eugene, Missouri

Eugene, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Eugene

Location within the state of Missouri

Coordinates: 38°21′12″N 92°24′14″W / 38.35333°N 92.40389°W / 38.35333; -92.40389
Country United States
State Missouri
County Cole
Area
  Total 52.2 sq mi (135 km2)
Elevation 820 ft (250 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 1,792
  Estimate (2014) 1,602
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Zip Code 65032
Area code(s) 573
GNIS feature ID 0717644[1]

Eugene is an unincorporated community in extreme southwestern Cole County, Missouri, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Eldon on Route 17 about 3 miles (5 km) south of U.S. Route 54.

Eugene was founded in 1904, and named after Eugene Simpson, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Eugene has been in operation since 1904.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eugene, Missouri
  2. "Cole County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°21′10″N 92°24′14″W / 38.35278°N 92.40389°W / 38.35278; -92.40389


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