Solo 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 Texas County,

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, United States. It is located approximately six miles south of

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. Solo is reached via

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from

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and is on the west side of Hog Creek.

History

A post office in Solo was established in 1884, but is closed now. Post offices in Elk Creek and Houston serve the area today. The community was so named on account of its rural location.

Dan W. Brown Dan Wayne Brown (December 22, 1950 – May 11, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 16th district from 2011 to 2019. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2008 to 2 ...

(1950–2021), Missouri state legislator and veterinarian, was born in Solo.Vote Smart-Dan Brown-biography
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References

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