Melzo, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Melzo was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1938.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the first name of his son, Melzo Higginbotham.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melzo, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°00′36″N 90°34′10″W / 38.01000°N 90.56944°W / 38.01000; -90.56944

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