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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Mendota (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Mendota. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Mendota is located in Putnam County.

To see how the shape of Missouri's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Putnam County: Appanoose (IA), Wayne (IA), Adair, Mercer, Schuyler & Sullivan.

Below are the counties that are near Mendota. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Mendota:

  • Putnam County     (The home county of Mendota)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Pearl City
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
      • Pearl City is located in Putnam County
    • Unionville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,733 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <2>
    • Livonia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
    • Worthington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
    • Powersville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powersville
      • Powersville is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Lucerne
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucerne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucerne
      • Lucerne is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 80 people
  • Adair County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Danforth ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danforth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danforth
      • Danforth is located in Adair County
    • Novinger
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Novinger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Novinger
      • Novinger is located in Adair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 431 people
    • Kirksville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Mercer County
    • Ravanna
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravanna
      • Ravanna is located in Mercer County
  • Schuyler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Coatsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coatsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coatsville
      • Coatsville is located in Schuyler County
    • Glenwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
    • Julesburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Julesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Julesburg
      • Julesburg is located in Schuyler County
    • Lancaster
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Queen City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen City
      • Queen City is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
    • Greentop
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Clifton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Schuyler County
    • Downing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downing
      • Downing is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
  • Sullivan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Pennville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennville
      • Pennville is located in Sullivan County
    • Pollock
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pollock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollock
      • Pollock is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
    • Green City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green City
      • Green City is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
    • Greencastle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Boynton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boynton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boynton
      • Boynton is located in Sullivan County
    • Newtown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown
      • Newtown is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newtown <2>
    • Milan
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milan
      • Milan is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,764 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milan <2>
    • Harris
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris
      • Harris is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harris <2>
  • Appanoose County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Cincinnati
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cincinnati
      • Cincinnati is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
    • Exline
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exline have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exline
      • Exline is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
    • Coal City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal City
      • Coal City is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Numa
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Numa
      • Numa is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 89 people
    • Centerville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,414 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <2>
    • Sunshine
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
      • Sunshine is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Jerome
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerome have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerome
      • Jerome is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Brazil
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazil
      • Brazil is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Mystic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic
      • Mystic is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Moulton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moulton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moulton
      • Moulton is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 580 people
    • Clarkdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkdale
      • Clarkdale is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Plano
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plano have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
      • Plano is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 67 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plano <2>
    • Orleans
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orleans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
      • Orleans is located in Appanoose County (IA)
  • Davis County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • West Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Grove
      • West Grove is located in Davis County (IA)
    • Paris
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
      • Paris is located in Davis County (IA)
    • Drakesville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Stiles
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stiles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stiles
      • Stiles is located in Davis County (IA)
    • Bloomfield
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Monroe County (IA)
    • Melrose
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
  • Wapello County (IA)
    • Blakesburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Wayne County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.
    • Genoa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Genoa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genoa
      • Genoa is located in Wayne County (IA)
    • Seymour
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seymour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seymour
      • Seymour is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 699 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seymour <2>
    • Promise City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Promise City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Promise City
      • Promise City is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
    • Confidence
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confidence
      • Confidence is located in Wayne County (IA)
    • Corydon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon
      • Corydon is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,593 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corydon <2>
    • Allerton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allerton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allerton
      • Allerton is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 507 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allerton <2>
    • Millerton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millerton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millerton
      • Millerton is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 42 people
    • Clio
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clio
      • Clio is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 73 people

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Mendota, see our County-by-County Page for Mendota.

Newspapers Published in Mendota ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 162 newspapers that have been published in the area around Mendota.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Mendota, there are papers which were published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Mendota.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Mendota:

Cemeteries Near Mendota ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Mendota.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Mendota covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.

  • Mendota Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mendota Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mendota Cemetery
  • Friendship Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
  • Bozwell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bozwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bozwell Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94313 <4>
  • Shoney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shoney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shoney Cemetery
  • Baker Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
  • Morrison Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrison Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2264908 <4>
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Shipley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shipley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shipley Cemetery
  • Zoar Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • White Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
  • Continue List   (342 more) ...
    • Berry Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Mendota had a population of 851 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Mendota, with the one closest to Mendota listed first.

  • Howland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howland
    • Howland is located in Putnam County
  • Cincinnati
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cincinnati
    • Cincinnati is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
  • Omaha
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Omaha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omaha
    • Omaha is located in Putnam County
  • Chariton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chariton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chariton
    • Chariton is located in Putnam County
  • Exline
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exline have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exline
    • Exline is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
  • Hartford
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
    • Hartford is located in Putnam County
  • Unionville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
    • Unionville is located in Putnam County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,733 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <2>
  • Glendale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glendale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
    • Glendale is located in Putnam County
  • Numa
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Numa
    • Numa is located in Appanoose County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 89 people
  • Elko
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elko have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elko
    • Elko is located in Putnam County
  • Graysville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
    • Graysville is located in Putnam County
  • Dean
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dean have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dean
    • Dean is located in Appanoose County (IA)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Livonia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
    • Centerville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Appanoose County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,414 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <2>
    • Genoa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Genoa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genoa
      • Genoa is located in Wayne County (IA)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Mendota. See our List of 1890's Communities around Mendota.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mendota. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mendota) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mendota. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5672, Longitude: -92.8946       In this case, the coordinates for Mendota have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Mendota, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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