Ellis, Missouri

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

History

Ellis was originally called "Prewitt", and under the latter name was platted in 1876. [2] A post office called Ellis was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1903. [3] The present name most likely is after a railroad man, according to local history. [2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellis, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.

37°49′29″N94°26′55″W / 37.82472°N 94.44861°W / 37.82472; -94.44861

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