Potts, Missouri
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Potts is an
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in
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, in the
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. Potts is located on
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to the west and Mount Sterling to the east, in Gasconade County.


History

A post office called Potts was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1920. The community has the name of the local Potts family.


References

Unincorporated communities in Osage County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri Jefferson City metropolitan area {{OsageCountyMO-geo-stub