Marco, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Marco was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] It is unclear why the name "Marco" was applied to this community, although several traditions attempt to explain its origin.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marco, 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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