Wilcox, Missouri

Wilcox is an census-designated place in Nodaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Wilcox was laid out in 1879, and named after B. S. Wilcox, a first settler.[2] A post office called Wilcox was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

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

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