Zodiac Springs

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Zodiac Springs were a group of springs in southeastern Vernon County, Missouri, in the United States. The location of the spring is unknown to the GNIS. [1] The community of Zodiac was named for the springs. [2] The community of Zodiac was located in the southeast corner of Vernon County on the west side of Horse Creek. [3]

Zodiac Springs was named from the fact there were twelve springs in the area, as there are twelve astrological signs. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zodiac Springs
  2. 1 2 Brophy, Patrick (November 25, 1990). "Society members tour little-known historical site". The Nevada Daily Mail. p. 5. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Nevada, Missouri, 1:125000 Tpopgraphic Quadrangle, USGS, 1894 (1950 ed.)

Coordinates: 37°38′49″N94°05′32″W / 37.64694°N 94.09222°W / 37.64694; -94.09222


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