Cote Sans Dessein, Missouri
Cote Sans Dessein is an extinct town in Callaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
The first settlement at Cote Sans Dessein was made in 1803 by a colony of French traders.[1] Cote Sans Dessin is a name derived from the French meaning "hill without design".[2] A post office was established at Cote Sans Dessein in 1818, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]
References
- ↑ "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cote Sans Dessein (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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