Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri facts for kids

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Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

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

Municipalities and communities of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Agency
  • Bloomington
  • Center
  • Crawford
  • Jackson
  • Lake
  • Marion
  • Platte
  • Rush
  • Tremont
  • Washington
  • Wayne
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

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

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


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