Venus, Missouri
Venus is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Venus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community has the name of Venus Riley, a young citizen.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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