Vastus, Missouri

Vastus is an unincorporated community in southern Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

The community is on Missouri Route H. Neelyville is five miles to the west, the Black River flows past 3.5 miles to the east, and the Missouri-Arkansas border is 3.5 miles to the south.[2]

History

A post office called Vastus was established in 1891 and remained in operation until 1927.[3] Vastus is a name derived from Latin, signifying "great".[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vastus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vastus, Missouri
  2. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 67 ISBN 0899332242
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  4. "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  5. Climate Summary for Vastus, Missouri

36°33′04″N 90°24′29″W


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