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Vastus, Missouri

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Coordinates: 36°33′04″N 90°24′29″W / 36.55111°N 90.40806°W / 36.55111; -90.40806
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Vastus is an unincorporated community in Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Vastus was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vastus, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

36°33′04″N 90°24′29″W / 36.55111°N 90.40806°W / 36.55111; -90.40806

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