Como is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Como was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Como was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1938. The community was named after Como, in Italy.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Como, Missouri
- ^ "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.
Municipalities and communities of New Madrid County, Missouri, United States | ||
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County seat: New Madrid | ||
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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 / 36.62000; -89.75528
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