Origanna, Missouri Explained

Origanna is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The town site lies just north of the Laclede-Wright county line on State Route TT. Competition is approximately six miles to the east.[1]

History

A post office called Origanna was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] It is unknown why the name "Origanna" was applied to this community.[3]

References

37.4783°N -92.5117°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 24 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 24 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071428/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_laclede.html. 24 June 2016.

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