Greensburg, Missouri

Greensburg is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.^[1]

History

Greensburg was platted in 1852, and named after James S. Green, a state legislator.^[2] A post office called Greensburg was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1954.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greensburg, Missouri
↑ "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Municipalities and communities of Knox County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Edina

Cities	Baring Edina Hurdland Knox City

Villages	Newark Novelty

Townships	Bee Ridge Benton Bourbon Center Colony Fabius Greensburg Jeddo Liberty Lyon Myrtle Salt River Shelton

CDP	Plevna

Unincorporated communities	Colony Fabius Goodland Greensburg Hedge City Jeddo Kenwood Locust Hill Millport

Ghost town	Forest Springs

Coordinates: 40°17′47″N 92°13′01″W / 40.29639°N 92.21694°W / 40.29639; -92.21694

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