Hugo, Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
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Hugo is an unincorporated community in southern Camden County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located approximately 3.5 miles east-southeast of Camdenton on Missouri Route V, just north of Missouri Route 7.[2]
Post office established1883
Hugo
Chauncey | |
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  Hugo Location of Hugo in Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′43″N 92°39′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Camden |
| Post office established | 1883 |
History
The community was originally settled as a town called Chauncey.[1] A post office called Chauncey was established in 1883. The town was platted in the 1890s.[3] The name was changed to Hugo in 1914, and the post office closed in 1943.[4] The origin of the name Hugo is obscure.[5]
In the early 20th century, the community had two stores, a post office, a blacksmith, a grist mill, a school, a church, and several residences.[3]
Notable person
- Charles D. Franklin, US Army lieutenant general, born in Hugo in 1931.[6]
