Famous, Missouri

Famous
Unincorporated community
Interactive map of Famous
Coordinates: 39°02′06″N 91°00′44″W / 39.03500°N 91.01222°W / 39.03500; -91.01222
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLincoln
Post office established1883
Post office closed1908

Famous is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Famous was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908. The name Famous was suggested by postal officials.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Famous, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

39°02′06″N 91°00′44″W / 39.03500°N 91.01222°W / 39.03500; -91.01222