Official Name: | Faro, Missouri |
Pushpin Map: | Missouri#USA |
Pushpin Label: | Faro |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Missouri |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Madison |
Timezone: | Central (CST) |
Utc Offset: | -6 |
Timezone Dst: | CDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
Elevation Ft: | 584 |
Coordinates: | 37.4472°N -90.4375°W |
Area Code: | 573 |
Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank Info: | 749903 |
Faro is an unincorporated community in Twelvemile Township in Madison County, Missouri, United States. The community was located on Captain Creek, approximately one mile northeast of the St. Francis River.[1] The community site is located on Missouri Route O between Arnett Mountain to the north and Rock Pile Mountain to the south.[2]
A post office called Faro was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1942.[3] Faro is believed to be an invented name which holds no special significance.[4]