Hazelwood Township, Webster County, Missouri

[1] Hazelwood Township was erected in 1855, taking its name from an extinct community of the same name, which in turn was named after a grove of hazelnut trees near the site.

[2] The first circuit court session was held at Hazelwood May 21, 1855 at that time the first County Seat with Judges R.J. Jameson, J.C. Trimble, and J.A.

Goss Presiding; J.B. Love was Sheriff and John Foster Clerk.

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