Rowena is an

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in Audrain County,

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, United States.

History

A post office called Rowena was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1912. The community was named after Hiley Rowe, a local merchant.

References

Unincorporated communities in Audrain County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{AudrainCountyMO-geo-stub