Westcott is an extinct town in northwestern
Phelps County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community lies on
Missouri Route C
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approximately three quarters of a mile east of
Tick Creek and three miles north-northwest of
Doolittle and
I-44
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.
A post office called Westcott was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1906. It is unknown why the name Westcott was applied to this community.
References
Ghost towns in Missouri
Former populated places in Phelps County, Missouri
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