Latty, Missouri

Latty is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Latty was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] The community has the name of Latty Higginbotham, a woman in the neighborhood.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 37°59′16″N 90°51′02″W / 37.98778°N 90.85056°W / 37.98778; -90.85056

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