Oto is an unincorporated community in Stone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community is located on Crane Creek, approximately four miles north of Galena. [2] Missouri Route AA passes through the community along Oto Ridge to the north of the Crane Creek crossing. [3]
History
A post office called Oto was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1913. [4] According to tradition, the name "Oto" was chosen on account of its brevity. [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oto, Missouri
- ^ Forsyth, Missouri, 15 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1907 (1921 rev.)
- ^ Galena, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956-7
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Stone County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
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