Americus, Missouri
Americus is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Americus was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] The community was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer and cartographer.[3]
Notable person
Lester Reiff, a racing jockey, was born at Americus in 1877.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Americus, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ↑ "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ Tanner, Michael (21 May 2013). The Suffragette Derby. Biteback Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-84954-606-5.
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