Famous, Missouri

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Famous is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Famous was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The name Famous was suggested by postal officials.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Famous, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Coordinates: 39°02′06″N 91°00′44″W / 39.03500°N 91.01222°W / 39.03500; -91.01222