Cleavesville is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Cleavesville was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community derives its name from Cleaveland Luster, an early merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cleavesville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  3. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

38°16′22″N 91°36′07″W / 38.27278°N 91.60194°W / 38.27278; -91.60194


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