Belews Creek, Missouri

Belews Creek is an populated place 705 feet above sea level in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

For the stream named Belews Creek, see Belews Creek (Missouri).

History

A post office called Belews Creek was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after early settler Silas Belews.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belews Creek, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. "Geographic Names Information System".

38°17′57″N 90°34′00″W


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