Molino, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Molino was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community's name commemorates the Battle of Molino del Rey.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Molino, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Audrain County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°18′06″N 91°52′42″W / 39.30167°N 91.87833°W / 39.30167; -91.87833

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