Lisle is an unincorporated community in western Cass County, in the U.S. state of

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and is part of the

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within the United States. The community lies within one mile of the Missouri-

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state line. It is on Missouri Route D between Drexel to the south and West Line to the north. Coldwater Creek lies to the south and east and its tributary, Cave Spring Creek, is to the north.

History

Lisle was

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ted in 1892, taking the name of J. D. Lisle, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Lisle was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1954.

References

Unincorporated communities in Cass County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{CassCountyMO-geo-stub