Owsley, Missouri facts for kids

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Owsley is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Owsley was originally called Eldorado, and under the latter name was laid out in 1886. A post office called Owsley was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1906. The present name is after Moses Owsley, an early settler.

Municipalities and communities of Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Townships
  • Centerview
  • Chilhowee
  • Columbus
  • Grover
  • Hazel Hill
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Kingsville
  • Madison
  • Montserrat
  • Post Oak
  • Rose Hill
  • Simpson
  • Warrensburg
  • Washington
CDPs
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°38′43″N 93°30′56″W / 38.64528°N 93.51556°W / 38.64528; -93.51556


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