Glover, Missouri
Glover is an unincorporated community in southern Iron County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on Route 49 about seven miles south of Ironton.
A post office called Glover was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1991.[2] The community has the name of John Milton Glover, a state legislator.[3]
The lead smelter at Glover was operated by Doe Run Company and was a major local employer until operations were indefinitely suspended in 2003.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glover, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Iron County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "The History of Doe Run, a Natural Resources Company". Doe Run Company. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
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