Omaha is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Omaha was made in 1845.[2] A post office called Omaha was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1908.[3] The name "Omaha" was assigned by postal officials.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Omaha, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

40°31′57″N 92°48′03″W / 40.53250°N 92.80083°W / 40.53250; -92.80083


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