Lisbon, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Lisbon was established in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named after Lisbon, in Portugal.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lisbon, Missouri
  2. "Howard County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. Merkner, Sue A. (Jul 27, 1977). "Odd places give Missouri towns foreign names". The Nevada Daily Mail. p. 5. Retrieved 7 June 2015.

Coordinates: 39°06′23″N 92°54′23″W / 39.10639°N 92.90639°W / 39.10639; -92.90639


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