Spencer, Missouri
Spencer is a small unincorporated crossroads in eastern Lawrence County, Missouri, United States.[1] It lies along former U.S. Route 66 (now a county road) approximately six miles (10 km) west of Halltown.
Spencer Station in 2022
A post office called Spencer was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after a local merchant.[3]
Spencer is best known for Spencer Station, a series of joined buildings consisting of a historic Phillips 66 service station & garage, a diner, a barbershop and a general store. The general store was built in 1926 while the service station was built in 1927. In 1928, the 2 separate building were connected with the barber shop and diner.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spencer, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- "Lawrence County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
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