Lenox, Missouri

Lenox is an unincorporated community in southwestern Dent County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located about twelve miles west of Salem.

A post office called Lenox was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1998.[2] The community has the name of the local Lenox family, pioneer citizens.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenox, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 28 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°39′11″N 91°45′41″W / 37.65306°N 91.76139°W / 37.65306; -91.76139


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