Ridgley, Missouri

Ridgley is an unincorporated community in Barry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Ridgley was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] The community's lofty elevation atop a ridge accounts for the name.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridgley, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)



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