Como, Missouri

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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 19 November 2016.

Coordinates: 36°37′12″N 89°45′19″W / 36.62000°N 89.75528°W / 36.62000; -89.75528


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