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Fertile, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°04′26″N 90°41′08″W / 38.07389°N 90.68556°W / 38.07389; -90.68556
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Fertile is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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A post office called Fertile was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1928.[2] The name "Fertile" is commendatory.[3]

The Cresswell Petroglyph Archeological Site and Washington State Park Petroglyph Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fertile, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

38°04′26″N 90°41′08″W / 38.07389°N 90.68556°W / 38.07389; -90.68556