Henson, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Henson was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1938.[2] The community has the name of Jim Henson, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henson, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. ^ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.

36°51′22″N 89°15′09″W / 36.85611°N 89.25250°W / 36.85611; -89.25250


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