Fountain Grove, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°42′39″N 93°18′57″W / 39.71083°N 93.31583°W / 39.71083; -93.31583
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Fountain Grove is an

unincorporated community in southwest Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

The community is on

Missouri Route W approximately five miles south of Meadville. The Fountain Grove Conservation Area lies adjacent to the community on the south and west. The Grand River flows past one mile to the south in adjacent Livingston County.[2]

History

Fountain Grove was platted in 1871.[3] A post office called Fountain Grove was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1940.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fountain Grove, Missouri
  2. ^ "Linn County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.

39°42′39″N 93°18′57″W / 39.71083°N 93.31583°W / 39.71083; -93.31583