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
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayridge Census Designated Place
  2. Missouri Hometown Locator http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/stoddard/grayridge.cfm
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  4. "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  5. Standard Democrat http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1678861.html
  6. "Page Not Found". www.bestplaces.net. Cite uses generic title (help)


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