Ellsworth, Missouri
Ellsworth is an unincorporated community in the Township Of Lynch in Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Ellsworth was established in 1846, and remained in service until 1876.[2] The town community is named in honour of Mr. Ellsworth, a local merchant who often visited the town.[3]
Neighbouring Towns
The closest towns to Ellsworth are Licking, Missouri which is 9.1 miles away, Houston, Missouri which is 9.3 miles away and Plato, Missouri which is 12.2 miles away.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellsworth, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "Texas County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
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