Glennon, Missouri facts for kids
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Glennon, Missouri
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Location of Bollinger County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 718516 |
Glennon is a small place in Missouri, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Liberty Township in Bollinger County.
About Glennon
The community of Glennon was started in 1928. It is known for its strong Catholic background. The people who founded Glennon decided to name it after a very important person.
Who was Archbishop John J. Glennon?
Glennon was named after John J. Glennon. He was a significant leader in the Roman Catholic Church. From 1903 until he passed away in 1946, he served as the Archbishop of St. Louis. An Archbishop is like a very senior bishop who leads a large area of churches, called an archdiocese.
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