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Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°39′01″N 94°49′59″W / 39.65028°N 94.83306°W / 39.65028; -94.83306
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Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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Sparta was originally called Benton, and under the latter name was platted in 1840.[2] A post office called Sparta was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1865.[3] The community held the county seat until about 1846.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

39°39′01″N 94°49′59″W / 39.65028°N 94.83306°W / 39.65028; -94.83306