Aquilla, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Aquilla was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] Some say the name Aquilla is Latin meaning "eagle", while others believe Aquilla is named after a character in the Bible.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aquilla, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 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.



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