West Eminence is an unincorporated community in Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called West Eminence was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community lies west of Eminence, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Eminence, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  3. "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

37°08′25″N 91°22′28″W / 37.14028°N 91.37444°W / 37.14028; -91.37444


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