Swart is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Swart was platted in 1893, and named after D. S. Swart, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Swart was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1919.[3] Variant names were "Swarts" and "Swartz".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swart
  2. "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.

37°45′04″N 94°35′01″W / 37.75111°N 94.58361°W / 37.75111; -94.58361


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