Henderson, Missouri

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

History

Henderson was platted in 1880, and named in honor of "Uncle Sam" Henderson, a pioneer citizen. [2] The Henderson post office closed in 1905. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henderson, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Webster County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 1, 2017.

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