Hickory Ridge, Missouri
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 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Cape Girardeau County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
Coordinates: 37°10′24″N 89°48′18″W / 37.17333°N 89.80500°W
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