Elko is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Elko was originally called Garfield Springs, and under the latter name was platted in 1833.[2] A post office called Elko was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1908.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elko, Missouri
- ↑ "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
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40°24′54″N 92°51′54″W / 40.41500°N 92.86500°W
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