Melzo, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Melzo was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1938.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the first name of his son, Melzo Higginbotham.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melzo, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°00′36″N 90°34′10″W / 38.01000°N 90.56944°W / 38.01000; -90.56944


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