Comet, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Comet was established in 1896, and remained in opeation until 1907.[2] The name Comet most likely is a transfer from the Eastern United States.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comet, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°23′50″N 93°37′57″W / 37.39722°N 93.63250°W / 37.39722; -93.63250

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