Greer, Missouri

Greer is an unincorporated community in Oregon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] Greer lies on Missouri Route 19 between Alton to the south-southwest and Winona to the north.[2] Route 19 crosses the Eleven Point River at Greer Crossing, approximately three miles northeast of the village.[2] Greer Spring lies just to the north of the community.[2]

History

A post office called Greer was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1941.[3] The community has the name of Samuel Greer, Civil War veteran and pioneer citizen.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greer, Missouri
  2. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, 1998, Delorme p.65 ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  4. "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.



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