Aptus, Missouri
Aptus is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located approximately eight miles northwest of Potosi on Missouri Route F just north of the confluence of Rogue Creek with Mineral Fork.[2]
History[]
A post office called Aptus was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1915.[3] It is unknown why the name "Aptus" was applied to this community.[4]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aptus, Missouri
- ^ Old Mines, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 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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Coordinates: 38°02′25″N 90°50′54″W / 38.04028°N 90.84833°W
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