Americus, Missouri Explained

Americus is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Americus was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1959.[1] The community was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer and cartographer.[2]

Notable people

Lester Reiff, a racing jockey, was born in Americus in 1877.[3]

John Reiff, a racing jockey and younger brother of Lester Reiff, was born in Americus in 1885. He was inducted into the US Racing Hall of Fame in 1956.[4]

References

38.7803°N -91.5642°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 11 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071030/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_montgomery.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 11, 2016.
  3. Book: Tanner, Michael. The Suffragette Derby. 21 May 2013. Biteback Publishing. 978-1-84954-606-5. 60.
  4. Web site: John Reiff . www.racingmuseum.org . 10 August 2021.

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