Longwood, Missouri
Longwood, Missouri | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 729770[1] |
Longwood (also Hermantown or Oak Grove) is an unincorporated community in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. It is located at 38°53′57″N 93°10′12″W / 38.89917°N 93.17000°W (38.8991855, -93.1699257), and its altitude is 801 feet (244 m).[2]
A post office called Longwood was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1957.[3] The community was named after Longwood, Saint Helena, the location of Napoleon's second exile from 1815 until his death.[4]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longwood, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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