Moselle, Missouri

Moselle is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately five miles northeast of St. Clair.

Moselle had its start in 1849 when a blast furnace was built at the site.[2] The community most likely was named after Moselle, France.[2] A post office called Moselle was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1971.[3]

The Moselle Iron Furnace Stack was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moselle, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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