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Genova, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°54′21″N 93°42′17″W / 39.90583°N 93.70472°W / 39.90583; -93.70472
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Genova is an extinct town in Livingston County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

The State Historical Society of Missouri speculates Genova derives its name from Geneva and/or Genoa.[2] A post office called Genova was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Genova
  2. ^ "Livingston County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.

39°54′21″N 93°42′17″W / 39.90583°N 93.70472°W / 39.90583; -93.70472