Ellsworth is an

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in the Township Of Lynch in Texas County, in the

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History

A post office called Ellsworth was established in 1846, and remained in service until 1876. The town community is named in honour of Mr. Ellsworth, a local merchant who often visited the town.

Neighbouring towns

The closest towns to Ellsworth are

Licking, Missouri Licking is a city located in Texas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,124 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in Texas County. Geography Licking is located in north central Texas County in the Ozarks of south ...

, which is 9.1 miles away,

Houston, Missouri Houston is a city in Texas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,079 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Texas County. History Houston was founded in 1857 and was named after Sam Houston. During the Civil War, Houston ...

, which is 9.3 miles away and

Plato, Missouri Plato is an incorporated rural village in northwestern Texas County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Houston and 10 miles south of Fort Leonard Wood on Route 32. There is a large public school complex l ...

, which is 12.2 miles away

References

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