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

History

A post office called Corticelli was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The community derives its name from a brand of silk thread sold at a local store.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corticelli, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

38°30′36″N 92°31′29″W / 38.51000°N 92.52472°W / 38.51000; -92.52472


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