I had some pictures I took of the Historical Society in Cabool last year but could never get hold of anyone to let me inside. So I'm having to rely on everything from the internet so with that caviat, here we go.
Cabool (Missouri), located in Texas County, got it's name from Kabul Afghanistan in 1882. (Wikipedia) Story goes that a construction engineer worked on the railroad there. He'd also worked on the railroad in Kabul and thought the area looked similar.
Another legend sites the name taken from Chief Kabul (Kay-Bull), who lived in the area. According to legend, Chief Kabul and his sweetheart dove off a cliff into the onyx pool because their parents did not approve of their union (Reminds me of a song) There was even a POEM written by Tug Wilson and Ben Durnell about the romantic legend.
Whatever the background of the name, Cabool is a quiet little town steeped in community.
Cabool Missouri is the only Cabool in the United States.
Here's a video of the song that came to mind.
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