Cherry Box is an unincorporated community in northwestern Shelby County, Missouri, United States.[1] The community is on Missouri Route B 3.5 miles northwest of Leonard. The North Fork of the Salt River flows past two miles to the west of the community.[2]
Cherry Box was founded in the 1850s by a colony of German Mennonites.[3] It is uncertain why the name "Cherry Box" was applied to this community, although a few traditions exist.[4] A post office called Cherry Box was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1943.[5]
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39°55′29″N 92°14′07″W / 39.92472°N 92.23528°W