Maple Grove, Missouri

For the historic house, see Maple Grove (St. Joseph, Missouri).

Maple Grove is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Maple Grove was established in 1879, the name was changed to Maplegrove in 1894, and the post office closed in 1901.[2] The community was named for a grove of maple trees near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maple Grove, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 18 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°15′13″N 94°07′33″W / 37.25361°N 94.12583°W / 37.25361; -94.12583

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