Oskaloosa, Missouri

Oskaloosa is an unincorporated community in Barton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Oskaloosa was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community was named after Oskaloosa, Iowa, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oskaloosa, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Barton County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 31 August 2016.

Coordinates: 37°38′21″N 94°35′33″W / 37.63917°N 94.59250°W / 37.63917; -94.59250

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