Van Cleve is an unincorporated community in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The original Van Cleve was located on Road 222 and was platted as a town-later the post office and town’s name moved 1/4 mile past Carnes Branch off of hwy 133
A post office called Vancleve was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1930.[2] The community was named after a local politician.[3]
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