Cull 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 eastern
Howell County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is located on a county road south of
U.S. Route 160
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and is approximately nine miles east of
West Plains
West Plains is a city in, and the county seat of Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,184 at the 2020 census.
History
The history of West Plains can be traced back to 1832, when settler Josiah Howell (after whom Howell ...
, near the eastern border of the county. The community of
Rover
Rover may refer to:
People
* Constance Rover (1910–2005), English historian
* Jolanda de Rover (born 1963), Dutch swimmer
* Rover Thomas (c. 1920–1998), Indigenous Australian artist
Places
* Rover, Arkansas, US
* Rover, Missouri, US
* ...
in
Oregon County lies about two miles to the east.
History
A post office called Cull was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1936. The community is named after David W. Cull, who was credited with securing the town a post office.
References
Unincorporated communities in Howell County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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