Laura, Missouri

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

History

Laura was laid out in 1893.[1] A post office called Laura was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The identity of Laura's namesake has been lost to history.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°13′17″N 91°36′06″W / 40.22139°N 91.60167°W / 40.22139; -91.60167

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