Marco, Missouri

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

History[]

A post office called Marco was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] It is unclear why the name "Marco" was applied to this community, although several traditions attempt to explain its origin.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marco, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°44′52″N 89°48′29″W / 36.74778°N 89.80806°W / 36.74778; -89.80806


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