Marcoot, Missouri

Marcoot is an extinct town in Reynolds County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Marcoot was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1938.[2] It is unknown why the name "Marcoot" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marcoot
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "Reynolds County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Reynolds County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Centerville
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37°33′16″N 91°15′30″W / 37.55444°N 91.25833°W / 37.55444; -91.25833


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