Eugene, Missouri
Appearance
Eugene, Missouri | |
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Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Cole |
Area | |
• Total | 52.2 sq mi (135 km2) |
Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,792 |
• Estimate (2014) | 1,602 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Zip Code | 65032 |
Area code | 573 |
GNIS feature ID | 0717644[1] |
Eugene is an unincorporated community in extreme southwestern Cole County, Missouri, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Eldon on Route 17 about 3 miles (5 km) south of U.S. Route 54.
Eugene was founded in 1904, and named after Eugene Simpson, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Eugene has been in operation since 1904.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eugene, Missouri
- ^ "Cole County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
38°21′10″N 92°24′14″W / 38.35278°N 92.40389°W