Longrun, Missouri

Longrun is an unincorporated community in western Ozark County, Missouri, United States.[2] It is located on Route 95, approximately 5.7 miles (9.2 km) northwest of Theodosia and 5.4 miles (8.7 km) southwest of Thornfield.[3] Longrun's post office closed and mail delivery is now served by Theodosia.

Longrun, Missouri
Community
An old flagstone building at Longrun
An old flagstone building at Longrun
Location of Longrun, Missouri
Location of Longrun, Missouri
Longrun, Missouri
Location of Longrun, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°38′58″N 92°43′22″W[1]
CountryU. S. A.
StateMissouri
CountyOzark County
Elevation263 m (863 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Longrun was established in 1898 with a post office and school in Longrun Township near Longrun Creek.[4] The post office was discontinued in 1980.[5]

References

  1. Thornfield, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 2004
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longrun
  3. Ava, Missouri, 30x60 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1985
  4. "Ozark County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  5. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.


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