Hickory Ridge is an unincorporated community in Cape Girardeau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
A post office called Hickory Ridge was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1875. [2] The community was named after a nearby ridge where hickory timber was abundant. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hickory Ridge, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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"Cape Girardeau County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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37°10′24″N 89°48′18″W / 37.17333°N 89.80500°W
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