Hebron, Missouri

Hebron is an unincorporated community in southeastern Douglas County, Missouri, United States.[1] Hebron is located at the intersection of a county road with Hebron Hollow, which is a spring-fed tributary to the North Fork River to the southwest. Missouri Route 181 is approximately 3/4 mile to the east.[2] Hebron Boat Access and campground is located on the North Fork, about two miles to the west on Missouri Route AA.[2]

For the extinct town in Shelby County, see Hebron, Shelby County, Missouri.

History

A post office called Hebron was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Hebron.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hebron, Missouri
  2. Dora, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quad, USGS, 2004
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  4. "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)



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