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Cross Roads, St. Francois County, Missouri

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Coordinates: 37°39′57″N 90°14′48″W / 37.66583°N 90.24667°W / 37.66583; -90.24667
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Cross Roads is an unincorporated community in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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A post office called Cross Roads was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1862.[2] The community was named for a road junction near the town site.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cross Roads, St. Francois County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

37°39′57″N 90°14′48″W / 37.66583°N 90.24667°W / 37.66583; -90.24667


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