Faro, Missouri
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Faro, Missouri | |
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  Faro | |
| Coordinates: 37°26′50″N 90°26′15″W / 37.44722°N 90.43750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 749903[1] |
Faro is an unincorporated community in Twelvemile Township in Madison County, Missouri, United States.[1] The community was located on Captain Creek, approximately one mile northeast of the St. Francis River.[2] The community site is located on Missouri Route O between Arnett Mountain to the north and Rock Pile Mountain to the south.[3]
A post office called Faro was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1942.[4] Faro is believed to be an invented name which holds no special significance.[5]
