Lorwood, Missouri
Lorwood is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
Lorwood
Lorwood within Missouri
Etymology
A variant name was "Grayson".[1] The present name is a portmanteau derived from Lorain and Wood counties, Ohio, the native homes of three local businessmen.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lorwood
- "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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