Omaha, Missouri

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

History

The first permanent settlement at Omaha was made in 1845.[2] A post office called Omaha was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1908.[3] The name "Omaha" was assigned by postal officials.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Omaha, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

40°31′57″N 92°48′03″W / 40.53250°N 92.80083°W / 40.53250; -92.80083


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