Bellefontaine, Missouri

Bellefontaine is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Not to be confused with Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri.

History

A variant name was "Bellefountaine".[1] Bellefontaine took its name from nearby Bellefontaine Lead Mine.[2] The community once had Bellefontaine Schoolhouse, now defunct.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bellefontaine
  2. "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bellefontaine School

38.025884°N 90.7001298°W / 38.025884; -90.7001298


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