Oto, Missouri Explained

Oto is an unincorporated community in Stone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on Crane Creek, approximately four miles north of Galena.^[1] Missouri Route AA passes through the community along Oto Ridge to the north of the Crane Creek crossing.^[2]

History

A post office called Oto was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1913.^[3] According to tradition, the name "Oto" was chosen on account of its brevity.^[4]

References

36.8586°N -93.455°W

Notes and References

1. Forsyth, Missouri, 15 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1907 (1921 rev.)
2. Galena, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956-7
3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 December 2016.
4. Web site: Stone County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071815/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_stone.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 27, 2016.