Okete, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Okete was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The name was suggested by postal officials.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 39°05′52″N 90°55′49″W / 39.09778°N 90.93028°W / 39.09778; -90.93028

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