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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gollark: Angry billionaires could probably destroy civilization in a more interesting way than just nuclear weapons!
gollark: But you have to sign a form saying you'll only use it for good and not evil.
gollark: Solution: maintain consistency, legalize all weapons whatsoever.
gollark: Oh, and regarding this I'm more inclined to blame it on stupid tribal culture-warring.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridgley, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- "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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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