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.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Woollam, Missouri
  2. "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)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.



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