Omba, Missouri

Omba is an extinct town in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Omba was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The name Omba was selected on account of its brevity.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Omba (historical)
  2. ↑ "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.

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