Monegaw Springs is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Monegaw Springs was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1953. The community took its name from a

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of the same name near the original town site. The spring was originally named “Stinking Waters” but was later renamed Monegaw or “Owner of Much Money” in honor of Monegaw, an

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tribal leader.

References

Unincorporated communities in St. Clair County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{StClairCountyMO-geo-stub