Nineveh, Missouri

Nineveh is an unincorporated community in Nineveh Township, Adair County, Missouri, United States.

[1] Nineveh was founded in 1849 by a small colony of German settlers from Bethel, Missouri who wanted to create a communal society.

[2] A post office called Nineveh was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1882.

[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Nineveh.

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