White, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°58′47″N 90°42′17″W / 37.97972°N 90.70472°W / 37.97972; -90.70472
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White is an extinct town in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community was located on Keyes Branch near its confluence with Mill Creek along the railroad line. Cadet lies one mile to the north and Mineral Point is 2.5 south-southeast of the location.[2]

A post office called White was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1906.[3] The community has the name of one Mr. White, a mining official.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White (historical)
  2. ^ Bonne Terre, Missouri, 15 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1905
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  4. ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

37°58′47″N 90°42′17″W / 37.97972°N 90.70472°W / 37.97972; -90.70472