Cora, Missouri
Cora is an unincorporated community in southern Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
The community is on Missouri Route T approximately six miles south of Milan. East Locust Creek flows past the west side of the community. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad passes through the community.[2]
History
Cora was originally called McCullough, and under the latter name was platted in 1877.[3] A post office called Cora was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1957.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cora, Missouri
- Browning, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1964
- "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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