Virginia, Missouri
Virginia is an unincorporated community in Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Virginia was platted in 1871, and named after Virginia, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[2] A post office was established at Virginia in 1871, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Virginia, Missouri
- "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Bates County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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