Democrat Ridge

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Democrat Ridge is a ridge in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

Democrat Ridge was named for the fact a large share of the first settlers were Democrats. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Democrat Ridge
  2. "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°42′12″N92°01′24″W / 37.7034683°N 92.0232514°W / 37.7034683; -92.0232514