Deer Ridge, Missouri

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Deer Ridge is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

History

A post office called Deer Ridge was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906. [2] The community took its name from nearby ridge where deer were abundant. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer Ridge, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)

Coordinates: 40°12′46″N91°53′45″W / 40.21278°N 91.89583°W / 40.21278; -91.89583



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