Hollywood, Missouri

Hollywood is an unincorporated community in southern Dunklin County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located less than a mile from Route 164 about twelve miles south of Kennett.

Hollywood had its start ca. 1898 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named for the holly near the original town site.[2] A post office called Hollywood was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1974.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hollywood, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°03′15″N 90°11′10″W / 36.05417°N 90.18611°W / 36.05417; -90.18611


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