Iconium, Missouri
Iconium is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States.[1] The town is perhaps best known for "Scott's Iconium Store," a local institution that is a frequent pilgrimage destination for Boy Scouts, due to the community's proximity to the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation.[2]
Iconium, Missouri | |
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| Coordinates: 38°06′21″N 93°32′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Clair |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 756204[1] |
Iconium was founded in 1879, and named after the ancient region of Iconium.[3] A post office called Iconium was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1959.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iconium, Missouri
- Scott's Store: An Oasis of Peach Floats Archived 2007-05-20 at the Wayback Machine. Rural Missourian by Scott McCarty. date unknown. accessed June 11, 2007.
- "St. Clair County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
External links
Municipalities and communities of St. Clair County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Saint Clair County | |
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