Gayoso, Missouri Explained

Gayoso is an unincorporated community in Pemiscot County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Gayoso was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1900.[1] The community was named after Don Miguel Gayoso de Lamos, a Spanish colonial politician.[2]

References

36.2561°N -89.705°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . https://web.archive.org/web/20170212060418/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Pemiscott . dead . 12 February 2017 . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 November 2016 .
  2. Web site: Pemiscot County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071957/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_pemiscot.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 29, 2016.

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