Nebo, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Nebo was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1960.[2] The community most likely derives its name from Mount Nebo, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nebo, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°34′16″N 92°20′07″W / 37.57111°N 92.33528°W / 37.57111; -92.33528

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