Waldo is an

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in southeastern Webster County, in the

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. Waldo is located on

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, approximately three miles north of Seymour. The community is near the headwaters of the

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, which is about two miles to the north-northeast. A small airstrip, Owens Field, is located just south of Waldo.

History

A post office called Waldo was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1886. The name "Waldo" was assigned by postal officials. An early variant name was "Lickskillet".

References

Unincorporated communities in Webster County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{WebsterCountyMO-geo-stub