Greer, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°46′10″N 91°21′12″W / 36.76944°N 91.35333°W / 36.76944; -91.35333
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Greer is an unincorporated community in Oregon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] Greer lies on Missouri Route 19 between Alton to the south-southwest and Winona to the north.[2] Route 19 crosses the Eleven Point River at Greer Crossing, approximately three miles northeast of the village.[2] Greer Spring lies just to the north of the community.[2]

History[edit]

A post office called Greer was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1941.[3] The community has the name of Samuel Greer, Civil War veteran and pioneer citizen.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greer, Missouri
  2. ^ a b c Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, 1998, Delorme p.65 ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.


36°46′10″N 91°21′12″W / 36.76944°N 91.35333°W / 36.76944; -91.35333