Bessville, Missouri
Populated place
Populated place in Crooked Creek Township, Bollinger County
Map
Coordinates:
+37.37139, -90.0888937°22'17" N, 90°05'20" W
Quadrangle map:Glenallen
Description
Named for the Bess family, including Sam Bess, first store owner, and Levi Bess, first postmaster. Station on Belmont Branch railroad. Post office dates: July 25, 1856 - Mar. 21, 1864; Apr. 6, 1871 - Apr. 30, 1955.