Yolo, Missouri

Yolo is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Missouri, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Yolo was established in 1900, and closed one year later in 1901.[2] The community was named by its postmaster, whose son had visited Yolo, California.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yolo, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yolo Post Office (historical)
  4. ↑ "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 6 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°25′58″N 93°32′20″W / 38.43278°N 93.53889°W / 38.43278; -93.53889


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