Garwood is an
unincorporated community
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in southern
Reynolds County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is on
Missouri Route 34
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and approximately eight miles northeast of
Van Buren in adjacent
Carter County.
History
A post office called Garwood was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1954. The community most likely was named after a businessperson in the local logging industry.
References
Unincorporated communities in Reynolds County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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