Vastus is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in southern
Butler County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is on
Missouri Route H
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.
Neelyville is five miles t the west, the
Black River flows past 3.5 miles to the east and the Missouri-
Arkansas
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border is 3.5 miles to the south.
History
A post office called Vastus was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1927. Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".
References
Unincorporated communities in Butler County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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