Flag Springs, Missouri

Flag Springs Baptist Church, March 2025

Flag Springs is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, Missouri, United States.[1]

History

Flag Springs was first owned and settled in 1841 and was called Flag Springs because of flag irises that grow near a natural spring that flowed from a limestone ledge.[2] A post office called Flag Springs was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

See also

flag Missouri portal

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flag Springs
  2. ↑ Curtis, C.H. (January 1, 1992). Why'd They Name It That?: A Look at Some Peculiar Missouri Towns. p. 53. ISBN 978-0963386335.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

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