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Tallapoosa is a city in southwestern New Madrid County, Missouri. It had a population of 168 at the 2010 census.
History
Tallapoosa came into existence in 1902 as a stop along the Houck Railroad (named for its owner, Louis Houck), which was extended through that part of New Madrid County at the time. Houck named it for one Mr. Sturdivant, a friend of his who had helped finance the railroad, and who originally hailed from Tallapoosa County, Alabama.[1] A post office has operated in the town since 1915. Tallapoosa has always had a small population, peaking at 205 in the 1970 census.
Geography
Tallapoosa is located along Missouri State Highway 153 in southwestern New Madrid County, lying about seven miles northeast of Gideon and eight miles northwest of Portageville. Its exact coordinates are 36°30’27”N 89°49’08”W.
The city has a total land area of 0.45 square miles, and an average elevation of 272 feet.[2]