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Grayridge, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°49′27″N 89°46′51″W / 36.82417°N 89.78083°W / 36.82417; -89.78083
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Grayridge, Missouri
Location of Grayridge in Missouri
Location of Grayridge in Missouri
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyStoddard
Area
 • Total1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Land1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total87
 • Density85.46/sq mi (32.99/km2)
FIPS code29-28864
GNIS feature ID2587076[2]

Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.[2] It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60.[3]

A post office called Gray's Ridge was established in 1879, the name was changed to Gray Ridge in 1887, and the present name of Grayridge was adopted in 1894.[4] The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen.[5]

Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.[6]

As of 2011, Grayridge's population was 122.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202087
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayridge, Missouri
  3. ^ Missouri Hometown Locator http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/stoddard/grayridge.cfm
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Standard Democrat http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1678861.html
  7. ^ "Page Not Found". www.bestplaces.net. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

36°49′27″N 89°46′51″W / 36.82417°N 89.78083°W / 36.82417; -89.78083