Wilcox, Missouri

Wilcox is an census-designated place in Nodaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Wilcox was laid out in 1879, and named after B. S. Wilcox, a first settler.[2] A post office called Wilcox was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

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

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