History · Auxvasse

Auxvasse’s history is
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Auxvasse was originally called Clinton City, and under the latter name was platted in 1873 named after the nearby Auxvasse Creek. A post office called Auxvasse has been in operation since 1874.

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Before
2000
No old photos in the archives yetWeddings on Main Street, storms, parades, school pictures, the old store. If it’s in your family album, it belongs here.
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Then & now

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