Como, Missouri

Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri

Como is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Como was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Como was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] The community was named after Como, in Italy.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Como, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of New Madrid County, Missouri, United States
County seat: New Madrid
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  • Catron
  • Gideon
  • Howardville
  • Lilbourn
  • Marston
  • Matthews
  • Morehouse
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  • Parma
  • Portageville‡
  • Risco
  • Sikeston‡
  • Tallapoosa
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36°37′12″N 89°45′19″W / 36.62000°N 89.75528°W / 36.62000; -89.75528


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