Greeley is an

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in northwest Reynolds County, in the

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. The community is located at the junction of the West Fork of the Black River and

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connects the community with

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, four miles north of

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History

A post office called Greeley was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1956. The community has the name of Thomas Greeley, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.

References

Unincorporated communities in Reynolds County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ReynoldsCountyMO-geo-stub