Monterey, Missouri
Monterey is an unincorporated community in Reynolds County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Monterey was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community most likely takes its name from Monterey, California, perhaps via the Battle of Monterey.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monterey, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- "Reynolds County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
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