Caverna, Missouri

Caverna is an unincorporated community in southern McDonald County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 71 immediately north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line, opposite Bella Vista. Several businesses are located there. It is part of the FayettevilleSpringdaleRogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.

A post office called Caverna was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named for caves near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caverna, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  3. "McDonald County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°29′57″N 94°15′59″W / 36.49917°N 94.26639°W / 36.49917; -94.26639


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