Tolona, Missouri

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

History

Tolona was founded in 1872, and named by postal officials.[2] A post office called Tolona was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] An old variant name was "Blue Grass".[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tolona, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°02′35″N 91°44′55″W / 40.04306°N 91.74861°W / 40.04306; -91.74861


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