Aquilla, Missouri
Aquilla is an unincorporated community in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History[]
A post office called Aquilla was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] Some say the name Aquilla is Latin meaning "eagle", while others believe Aquilla is named after a character in the Bible.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aquilla, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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Coordinates: 36°56′49″N 89°54′53″W / 36.94694°N 89.91472°W
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- Unincorporated communities in Stoddard County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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