Greensburg, Missouri

History

Greensburg was platted in 1852, and named after James S. Green, a state legislator.[2] A post office called Greensburg was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greensburg, Missouri
  2. "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 23, 2016.

40°17′47″N 92°13′01″W


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