New Woollam, Missouri
New Woollam is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A community called Woollam has existed at two nearby locations, hence the names New Woollam and Old Woollam.[2] A post office called Woollam was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1932.[3] The community most likely was named after a local merchant.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Woollam, Missouri
- ↑ "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
Coordinates: 38°22′37″N 91°34′23″W / 38.37694°N 91.57306°W
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