Vastus, Missouri

Unincorporated community in Missouri, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vastus is an unincorporated community in southern Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

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CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
308 ft (94 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code573
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Vastus, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Vastus is located in Missouri
Vastus
Vastus
Vastus is located in the United States
Vastus
Vastus
Coordinates: 36°33′04″N 90°24′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyButler
Elevation
[1]
308 ft (94 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code573
GNIS feature ID728152[1]
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The community is on Missouri Route H. Neelyville is five miles to the west, the Black River flows past 3.5 miles to the east, and the Missouri-Arkansas border is 3.5 miles to the south.[2]

History

A post office called Vastus was established in 1891 and remained in operation until 1927.[3] Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vastus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

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