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

History

A post office called Henson was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1938.[2] The community has the name of Jim Henson, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henson, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.

36°51′22″N 89°15′09″W / 36.85611°N 89.25250°W / 36.85611; -89.25250


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