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Cannon Mines, Missouri

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Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.

Cannon Mines is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Cannon Mines was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1940. The community most likely was named after the proprietor of a local lead mine.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cannon Mines, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Potosi
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

38°03′12″N 90°41′53″W / 38.05333°N 90.69806°W / 38.05333; -90.69806


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