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Dove, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°47′27″N 92°40′58″W / 37.79083°N 92.68278°W / 37.79083; -92.68278
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Dove is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Dove was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] The community was named for the abundance of mourning doves near a local pond.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dove, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

37°47′27″N 92°40′58″W / 37.79083°N 92.68278°W / 37.79083; -92.68278