Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Sparta was originally called Benton, and under the latter name was platted in 1840.[2] A post office called Sparta was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1865.[3] The community held the county seat until about 1846.[2]

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



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