Elk Prairie, Missouri

Elk Prairie is an unincorporated community in Phelps County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

The community was named for a prairie near the original town site where elk once were often seen.[2] A post office called Elk Prairie was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1915.[3] The community once had a schoolhouse.[4] A cemetery marks the site.[5]

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References
  1. Missouri, 1912-13-14: Resources, Advantages and Opportunities of a Thriving Commonwealth : Surplus Products, Missouri Counties, 1912, Other Commercial, Industrial, Social and Educational Details ... Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1914. p. 420.
  2. "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elk Prairie Church
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elk Prairie Cemetery



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