Corticelli, Missouri Explained

Corticelli is an unincorporated community in Moniteau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Corticelli was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1911.^[1] The community derives its name from a brand of silk thread sold at a local store.^[2]

References

38.51°N -92.5247°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 10 November 2016.
2. Web site: Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071155/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_moniteau.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 10, 2016.