Willow Brook, Missouri

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Willow Brook is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Willow Brook was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The community was named for the willow timber along a nearby creek.[3] By 1895, Willow Brook had a post office, railroad station, and express office.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Brook, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Willow Brook (Buchanan County, MO) – Mentions and References". RoadsideThoughts. Retrieved August 23, 2026.

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