Velsor, Missouri
Velsor is an extinct town in northern Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] The community was northeast of Sparta between Missouri Route 14 and Finley Creek.[2]
A post office called Velsor was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[3] The community has the name of James Velsor, an early settler.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Velsor, Missouri
- Springfield, MO, 1:25000 Scale Topographic Map, USGS, 1886 (1950 rev)
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
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