Chaonia is an extinct town in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The site was on the bank of the St. Francis River and is now within Lake Wappapello. The Chaonia Landing recreation area at the end of Missouri Route W is about one-half mile south of the original location. The Chaonia Cemetery is on a ridge one half mile east of the recreation area. [2]
Chaonia was originally called Wellsdale, and under the latter name was platted in 1887 when the railroad was built to that point. [3] A post office called Chaonia was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1940. [4]
36°58′55″N 90°21′04″W / 36.9819969°N 90.3512197°W
Chaonia is an extinct town in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The site was on the bank of the St. Francis River and is now within Lake Wappapello. The Chaonia Landing recreation area at the end of Missouri Route W is about one-half mile south of the original location. The Chaonia Cemetery is on a ridge one half mile east of the recreation area. [2]
Chaonia was originally called Wellsdale, and under the latter name was platted in 1887 when the railroad was built to that point. [3] A post office called Chaonia was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1940. [4]
36°58′55″N 90°21′04″W / 36.9819969°N 90.3512197°W