Venus, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Venus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1932.^[2] The community has the name of Venus Riley, a young citizen.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Missouri
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
^ "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

38°10′49″N 92°02′03″W / 38.18028°N 92.03417°W / 38.18028; -92.03417

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Missouri

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

[3] "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

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