Velsor is an extinct town in northern Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] The community was northeast of Sparta between Missouri Route 14 and Finley Creek.[2]

A post office called Velsor was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[3] The community has the name of James Velsor, an early settler.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Velsor, Missouri
  2. Springfield, MO, 1:25000 Scale Topographic Map, USGS, 1886 (1950 rev)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  4. "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.

37°01′13″N 93°02′09″W / 37.02028°N 93.03583°W / 37.02028; -93.03583


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