Marco, Missouri

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Marco is an unincorporated community in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. [1]

History

A post office called Marco was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1914. [2] It is unclear why the name "Marco" was applied to this community, although several traditions attempt to explain its origin. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marco, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

36°44′52″N89°48′29″W / 36.74778°N 89.80806°W / 36.74778; -89.80806

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