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

History

Keota had its start in 1900 as a coal town.[2] A post office called Keota was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1925.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keota, 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°42′27″N 92°34′36″W / 39.70750°N 92.57667°W / 39.70750; -92.57667


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