College Mound, Missouri

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
  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 30 October 2016.



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