Prior, Missouri

Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Prior is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Missouri, United States.[1] The community is located on Missouri Route 95, just north of the intersection with Missouri Route 76 and 2.5 miles north of Vanzant.[2][3] The community sits on a ridge between Fox Creek to the west and Clifty Creek to the east, at an elevation of 1,243 ft (379 m).[3][1]

History

A post office called Prior was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1939.[4] The community was named after an early settler.[5]

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