Bonanza, Missouri

Bonanza is an extinct hamlet in central Caldwell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Bonanza was established in November 2nd, 1881,[2] by Manford F. Kern,[3] and remained in operation until October 31st, 1903.[2][4] Bonanza is a name derived from the Spanish language.[5]

Geography

The town was settled along Shoal Creek[3] and just southwest of its former location is Bonanza Conservation Area.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bonanza, Missouri
  2. ^ a b Earngey, Bill (1985). Caldwell County, Missouri History Volume I. Caldwell County Historical Society.
  3. ^ a b Williams, Walter (1915). A History of Northwest Missouri Volume I. The Lewis Publishing Company. p. 384.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Caldwell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

39°38′39″N 93°58′22″W / 39.64417°N 93.97278°W / 39.64417; -93.97278


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