Ashley Creek, Missouri

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Ashley Creek is an unincorporated community in northeastern Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community is located along South Ashley Creek, approximately 1.5 miles south of its confluence with North Ashley Creek to form Ashley Creek. The community is on a sharp meander of the stream and Ashley Creek church and cemetery are about one mile downstream. [2] Montauk State Park on Pigeon Creek is about three miles to the north in Dent County. [2]

History

A post office called Ashley Creek was established in 1936, and remained in operation until 1951. [3] The community takes its name from nearby South Ashley Creek.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashley Creek, Missouri
  2. 1 2 Montauk, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1951 (1985 rev.)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2016.

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