Fabius, Missouri

Fabius is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Fabius was laid out in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Fabius was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1935.[3] The community takes its name from the nearby Fabius River.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fabius, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°17′19″N 92°08′17″W / 40.28861°N 92.13806°W / 40.28861; -92.13806

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