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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