Hebron, Missouri

Hebron is an unincorporated community in southeastern Douglas County, Missouri, United States.[1] Hebron is located at the intersection of a county road with Hebron Hollow, which is a spring-fed tributary to the North Fork River to the southwest. Missouri Route 181 is approximately 3/4 mile to the east.[2] Hebron Boat Access and campground is located on the North Fork, about two miles to the west on Missouri Route AA.[2]

For the extinct town in Shelby County, see Hebron, Shelby County, Missouri.

History

A post office called Hebron was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Hebron.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hebron, Missouri
  2. Dora, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quad, USGS, 2004
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  4. "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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