Aptus, Missouri

Aptus is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located approximately eight miles northwest of Potosi on Missouri Route F just north of the confluence of Rogue Creek with Mineral Fork.[2]

History

A post office called Aptus was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1915.[3] It is unknown why the name "Aptus" was applied to this community.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aptus, Missouri
  2. Old Mines, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  4. "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.



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