Aquilla is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Stoddard County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
History
A post office called Aquilla was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1908. Some say the name Aquilla is Latin meaning "eagle", while others believe Aquilla is named after
a character in the Bible.
In 1925, Aquilla had 45 inhabitants.
In 2017, a man made lake was constructed next to Bo Geary Circle. There is also one farmer’s market, Shady Oak’s, that opened in the area around the same time.
References
Unincorporated communities in Stoddard County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
1892 establishments in Missouri
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