Maud, Missouri

Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri

Maud is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Maud was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Maud Ridings.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maud, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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39°38′00″N 92°11′44″W / 39.63333°N 92.19556°W / 39.63333; -92.19556


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