Crossroads of the World - Calwood, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 55.099 W 091° 51.346
15S E 599196 N 4308334
Site of a famous Civil War Battle when this place was called Moore's Mill, then called Jones Tanyard
Waymark Code: WMX43M
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2017
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County of sign: Callaway County
Location of sign" MO-Z, south side of village, at the community center
Sign Text:
WELCOME
TO
CALWOOD
Crossroads of the World
Edith Benskin Community Center
A post office called Calwood was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1922. The community's name is an amalgamation of the names of Cal James and Edward Wood.
"Named for Cal James and Edward Wood. This name was given March 19, 1874. Previously it had been known as Jones, Tan Yard because Mr. Jones operated a tan yard there. The town is now extinct." ~ History of Callaway County, page 25