Sparta, Buchanan County, Missouri

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

[1] Sparta was originally called Benton, and under the latter name was platted in 1840.

[2] A post office called Sparta was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1865.

[3] The community held the county seat until about 1846.

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