Cora, Missouri

Cora is an unincorporated community in southern Sullivan County, Missouri, United States.[1] It sits along Missouri Route T approximately six miles south of Milan and consists entirely of private homes. East Locust Creek flows past the west side of the community. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad passes near the community.[2]

History

Cora was originally called McCullough, and under the latter name was platted in 1877.[3] A post office at Cora was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1957.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cora, Missouri
  2. ^ Browning, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1964
  3. ^ "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

40°06′35″N 93°07′50″W / 40.10972°N 93.13056°W / 40.10972; -93.13056


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