Virginia, Missouri

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

History

Virginia was platted in 1871, and named after Virginia, the native home of a share of the first settlers. [2] A post office was established at Virginia in 1871, and remained in operation until 1906. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Virginia, Missouri
  2. "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

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