College Mound, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°37′23″N 92°34′22″W / 39.62306°N 92.57278°W / 39.62306; -92.57278
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

College Mound is an unincorporated community in southwestern Macon County, Missouri, United States. The community lies approximately 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Macon.[1]

College Mound was platted in 1854, and named after nearby McGee College.[2] A post office called College Mound was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1973.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: College Mound, Missouri
  2. ^ "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.

39°37′23″N 92°34′22″W / 39.62306°N 92.57278°W / 39.62306; -92.57278