Cox, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Cox was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] W. S. Cox, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cox, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.

Coordinates: 39°38′14″N 92°22′59″W / 39.63722°N 92.38306°W / 39.63722; -92.38306

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