New Woollam, Missouri
New Woollam is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A community called Woollam has existed at two nearby locations, hence the names New Woollam and Old Woollam.[2] A post office called Woollam was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1932.[3] The community most likely was named after a local merchant.
gollark: Not that low, sorry.
gollark: I have a bunch of unclaimed 3-letter ones written somewhere if you like.
gollark: osmarks is heavpoot, actually.
gollark: Why?
gollark: I can have one of my beedrones harvest it.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Woollam, Missouri
- "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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