Leadmine (also spelled out Lead Mine) is an unincorporated community in northern Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community is located about 3.5 miles east of Tunas on Missouri Route E. The Lead Mines Conservation Area lies one-half mile to the east. [2] It is approximately 50 miles north-northeast of Springfield.
A post office called Lead Mine was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1934. [3] The community was named for a lead mine near the original town site. [4]
Roy Meeker, a Major League Baseball pitcher, was born at Leadmine in 1900. [5]
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Leadmine (also spelled out Lead Mine) is an unincorporated community in northern Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community is located about 3.5 miles east of Tunas on Missouri Route E. The Lead Mines Conservation Area lies one-half mile to the east. [2] It is approximately 50 miles north-northeast of Springfield.
A post office called Lead Mine was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1934. [3] The community was named for a lead mine near the original town site. [4]
Roy Meeker, a Major League Baseball pitcher, was born at Leadmine in 1900. [5]
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