Como is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Como was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Como was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] The community was named after Como, in Italy.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Como, Missouri
- 1 2 "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting New Madrid County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
36°37′12″N 89°45′19″W / 36.62000°N 89.75528°W
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