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Ellis is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Ellis was originally called "Prewitt", and under the latter name was platted in 1876. A post office called Ellis was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1903. The present name most likely is after a railroad man, according to local history.

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