Famous, Missouri
Famous is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Famous was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The name Famous was suggested by postal officials.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Famous, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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Coordinates: 39°02′06″N 91°00′44″W / 39.03500°N 91.01222°W
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