Ridgley, Missouri Explained

Ridgley is an unincorporated community in Barry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Ridgley was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1919.[1] The community's lofty elevation atop a ridge accounts for the name.[2]

References

36.6972°N -94.0203°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 30 August 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071806/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_barry.html. 24 June 2016.

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