Cannon Mines is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Cannon Mines was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1940.[2] The community most likely was named after the proprietor of a local lead mine.[3][1]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cannon Mines, 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.
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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
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