Famous is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History edit
A post office called Famous was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The name Famous was suggested by postal officials.[3]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Famous, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ^ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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