Ilasco, Missouri

Ilasco is an unincorporated community in Ralls County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

[1] Ilasco had its start as a cement factory company town; the name Ilasco is an acronym of cement components, namely iron, lime, aluminum, silica, carbon, and oxygen.

[2] A post office called Ilasco was established in 1919, and remained in operation until 1960.

[4] Gregg Andrews, an historian, published author, and musician, was raised in Ilasco.

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