Como, Missouri

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

History

Como was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Como was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] The community was named after Como, in Italy.[2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Como, Missouri
  2. "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 November 2016.



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