Ridgley, Missouri

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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]

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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Coordinates: 36°41′50″N 94°01′13″W / 36.69722°N 94.02028°W / 36.69722; -94.02028