Vastus, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Vastus was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".[3]

gollark: And would a degree program in electric cars - before anyone knew about what they'd be like - have actually been helpful?
gollark: Oh, true, I misread slightly.
gollark: No it doesn't. Having a degree in something doesn't actually mean you control it.
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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vastus, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 6 September 2016.



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