Graysville is an
unincorporated community
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in eastern
Putnam County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is on
Missouri Route 149
Route 149 is a highway in northern Missouri. Its northern terminus is at the Iowa state line where it continues as Appanoose County Route T30; its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 36 south of New Cambria.
Major intersections
Re ...
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Unionville is approximately eleven miles to the west.
History
A post office called Graysville was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1906. The community has the name of one Mr. Gray, who was credited with securing a post office for the town.
References
Unincorporated communities in Putnam County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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