Fertile is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Fertile was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1928.[2] The name "Fertile" is commendatory.[3]
The Cresswell Petroglyph Archeological Site and Washington State Park Petroglyph Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fertile, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°04′26″N 90°41′08″W / 38.07389°N 90.68556°W
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