Wood, Missouri

Wood (also known as Woods) is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Woods was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community has the name of J. Wood, the original owner of the site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wood, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  3. "DeKalb County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 September 2016.


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