Hodge, Missouri

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

History

An early variant name was Edward's Mill, after John Edward, the proprietor of a local gristmill.[2] A post office called Hodge was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1963.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hodge, Missouri
  2. "Lafayette County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°13′25″N 93°37′37″W / 39.22361°N 93.62694°W / 39.22361; -93.62694

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