Lusk, Missouri

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

History

Lusk once had a schoolhouse [2] and a chapel, now defunct. [3] The schoolhouse and chapel were named after William M. Lusk, a local preacher. [4]

Prior to 1954, the community had its own school district. That year, it consolidated into Scott County R-IV School District. [5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lusk
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lusk School
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lusk Chapel (historical)
  4. ↑ "Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Voters Approve R-4: Eleven Districts Including Benton, Blodgett, Diehlstadt, Commerce And Lusk In New Consolidation". Enterprise-Courier . Vol. 79, no. 25. Charleston, Missouri. March 4, 1954. p.  1 – via Newspapers.com.

37°01′56″N89°22′54″W / 37.03222°N 89.38167°W / 37.03222; -89.38167

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