Marco, Missouri Explained

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

History

A post office called Marco was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1914.[1] It is unclear why the name "Marco" was applied to this community, although several traditions attempt to explain its origin.[2]

References

36.7478°N -89.8081°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071913/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_stoddard.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 26, 2016 .

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