Amos, Missouri
# Amos, Missouri

Amos is an unincorporated community in northwest Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is approximately 1.5 miles east of the Missouri-Kansas border, approximately three miles north-northwest of Stotesbury, and about 16 miles northwest of Nevada. It is on the banks of Duncan Creek one mile north of that stream's confluence with the Little Osage River.

## History

Amos was platted in 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community has the name of Amos Nickerson, a local merchant. A post office called Amos was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1931.

In 1925, Amos had 31 inhabitants.

