Warsaw in Benton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri

1858-1861

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., May 8, 2015

1. Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri- 1858-1861 Marker

Inscription. Warsaw, in Benton County, 55 miles from the Tipton Terminus, was a relay and meal station. Accommodations were provided by the Lemon, later Campbell House, and Nichols Tavern. Its building still stands.

Erected 1958 by State Historical Society of Missouri.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, and the Missouri, The State Historical Society of series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 38° 14.502′ N, 93° 22.873′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, Missouri, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Van Buren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Van Buren Street, Warsaw MO 65355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 108 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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