Fertile, Missouri

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

History

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]

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References

  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.

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