Sylvania, Missouri facts for kids
Sylvania is an unincorporated community in northwest Dade County, Missouri, United States. Sylvania is located at the intersection of Missouri routes D and E, south of Jerico Springs. The Stony Point Prairie Conservation Area lies just to the north along route D.
History
A post office called Sylvania was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1907. The community's name is derived from Pennsylvania, the home base state of a coal company operating in the area.
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