Sprague, Missouri facts for kids
Sprague is an unincorporated community in southwest Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is five miles west of Rich Hill via Missouri route A and WW. The Harmony Mission Lake Conservation Area lies within one mile to the southeast.
History
A post office called Sprague was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1926. Some say the community was named after Charles Sprague, a local storekeeper, while others believe the name honors H. C. Sprague, a railroad official.
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