Forest Green is an

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in southeastern Chariton County,

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, United States. It is located approximately eight miles south of

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on Route 5. Forest Green was platted in 1873 by John Green Forest, and most likely was named for the proprietor. A post office called Forest Green was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1979.

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