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Sign in front of the quarry entrance

Phenix is an unincorporated community in northwest Greene County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on the banks of Sugar Creek, approximately 2.5 miles south of Walnut Grove and 1.5 miles west of Harold and Missouri Route 123.

History

A post office called Phenix was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1942. It served the company town that came into being to support the Phenix limestone and marble quarry.


Images for kids

  • Phenix House

    Old house near the quarry

  • Saw inside the quarry building

    Limestone saw inside main building

  • Limestone in Phenix Quarry

    Limestone saw inside quarry

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