Prosperine, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Prosperine was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1952.[2] The community's founder expected the site to prosper, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperine, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°47′34″N 92°45′59″W / 37.79278°N 92.76639°W / 37.79278; -92.76639

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