Americus, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Americus was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] The community was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer and cartographer.[3]

Notable person

Lester Reiff, a racing jockey, was born at Americus in 1877.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Americus, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  3. "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. Tanner, Michael (21 May 2013). The Suffragette Derby. Biteback Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-84954-606-5.



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