Hollensville, Missouri

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

History

A post office was established at Hollensville in 1896, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] J. W. Hollingshead, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hollensville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Audrain County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°18′47″N 91°59′08″W / 39.31306°N 91.98556°W / 39.31306; -91.98556

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