Cherry Box is an unincorporated community in northwestern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. [1] The community is on Missouri Route B 3.5 miles northwest of Leonard. The North Fork of the Salt River flows past two miles to the west of the community. [2]
Cherry Box was founded in the 1850s by a colony of German Mennonites. [3] It is uncertain why the name "Cherry Box" was applied to this community, although a few traditions exist. [4] A post office called Cherry Box was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1943. [5]
39°55′29″N 92°14′07″W / 39.92472°N 92.23528°W
Cherry Box is an unincorporated community in northwestern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. [1] The community is on Missouri Route B 3.5 miles northwest of Leonard. The North Fork of the Salt River flows past two miles to the west of the community. [2]
Cherry Box was founded in the 1850s by a colony of German Mennonites. [3] It is uncertain why the name "Cherry Box" was applied to this community, although a few traditions exist. [4] A post office called Cherry Box was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1943. [5]
39°55′29″N 92°14′07″W / 39.92472°N 92.23528°W