Belews Creek is an
populated place 705 feet above sea level in
Jefferson County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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History
A post office called Belews Creek was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after early settler
Silas Belews
Silas or Silvanus (; Greek: Σίλας/Σιλουανός; fl. 1st century AD) was a leading member of the Early Christian community, who according to the New Testament accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.
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References
Unincorporated communities in Jefferson County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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