Venus is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Venus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community has the name of Venus Riley, a young citizen.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Maries County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Maries County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°10′49″N 92°02′03″W / 38.18028°N 92.03417°W
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