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Fortescue is a village in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 21 at the 2020 census.

Fortescue town overview:
Name:	Fortescue town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Missouri
County:	Holt County
Elevation:	860 ft (260 m)
Total Area:	0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²)
Land Area:	0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	21
Population Density:	272.73/sq mi (105.15/km²)
ZIP code:	64437
Area code:	660
FIPS code:	2925228
GNISfeature ID:	2396942

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History

Fortescue was founded circa 1884. An early railroad promoter named Fortesque gave the community the maiden name of his mother. A post office called Fortescue was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1973.