Curzon is an extinct community in southern
Holt County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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; it was located between
Forest City and
Forbes.
History
The area was settled as early as 1865
and a post office called Curzon was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1915.
The community has the name of John C. Curzon, a pioneer settler.
Curzon had a railroad station on the
Burlington railroad.
The site was alternatively known as "Curzon Switch" and a plat was never filed for this settlement.
References
Former populated places in Holt County, Missouri
Former populated places in Missouri
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