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

History

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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

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  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