New Woollam, Missouri Explained

New Woollam is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A community called Woollam has existed at two nearby locations, hence the names New Woollam and Old Woollam.[1] A post office called Woollam was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community most likely was named after a local merchant.

References

38.3769°N -91.5731°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 2 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160418052819/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_gasconade.html. 18 April 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2016.

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