Elko, Missouri

History

Elko was originally called Garfield Springs, and under the latter name was platted in 1833.[2] A post office called Elko was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1908.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elko, Missouri
  2. "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

40°24′54″N 92°51′54″W


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