Ilasco, Missouri
Ilasco is an unincorporated community in Ralls County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Ilasco had its start as a cement factory company town; the name Ilasco is an acronym of cement components, namely iron, lime, aluminum, silica, carbon, and oxygen.[2] A post office called Ilasco was established in 1919, and remained in operation until 1960.[3]
The Ilasco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.[4]
Notable person
Gregg Andrews, an historian, published author, and musician, was raised in Ilasco.[5]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ilasco, Missouri
- "Ralls County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 6/06/16 through 6/10/16. National Park Service. 2016-06-17.
- "City of Dust A Cement Company Town in the Land of Tom Sawyer". University of Missouri Press. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
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