Velsor is an extinct town in northern Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] The community was northeast of Sparta between Missouri Route 14 and Finley Creek.[2]
A post office called Velsor was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[3] The community has the name of James Velsor, an early settler.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Velsor, Missouri
- ↑ Springfield, MO, 1:25000 Scale Topographic Map, USGS, 1886 (1950 rev)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
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37°01′13″N 93°02′09″W / 37.02028°N 93.03583°W
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