Lois is an
unincorporated community
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in eastern
Maries County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is at the intersection of county roads 452 and 453 approximately one-half mile southeast of
Missouri Route 28
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.
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is about two miles south on
US Route 63
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and
Lanes Prairie is three miles north on Route 28. Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area is one mile to the west.
History
A post office called Lois was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1912. The community has the name of Lois Cordsmeyer, a young citizen.
References
Unincorporated communities in Maries County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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