Grayridge, Missouri
Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60.[2]
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.[3] The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen.[4]
Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.[5]
As of 2011, Grayridge's population was 122.[6]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayridge Census Designated Place
- ^ Missouri Hometown Locator http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/stoddard/grayridge.cfm
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ Standard Democrat http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1678861.html
- ^ "Page Not Found". www.bestplaces.net.
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