Ristine, Missouri

History

Ristine was laid out in 1882, when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Ristine was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1894.[3] The community has the name of one Mr. Ristine, a railroad official.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ristine, Missouri
  2. "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 November 2016.


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