New Woollam, Missouri

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New Woollam is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

History

A community called Woollam has existed at two nearby locations, hence the names New Woollam and Old Woollam. [2] A post office called Woollam was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1932. [3] The community most likely was named after a local merchant.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Woollam, Missouri
  2. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 2, 2016.

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