Vastus is an unincorporated community in southern Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
Vastus, Missouri | |
|---|---|
  Vastus  Vastus | |
| Coordinates: 36°33′04″N 90°24′29″W / 36.55111°N 90.40806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 728152[1] |
The community is on Missouri Route H. Neelyville is five miles to the west, the Black River flows past 3.5 miles to the east, and the Missouri-Arkansas border is 3.5 miles to the south.[2]
History
editA post office called Vastus was established in 1891 and remained in operation until 1927.[3] Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".[4]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vastus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vastus, Missouri
- ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 67 ISBN 0899332242
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 2016-06-24. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Vastus, Missouri
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