Beaverdam, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Beaverdam was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1897.[2] The community takes its name from Beaverdam Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaverdam, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

36°45′11″N 90°37′51″W / 36.75306°N 90.63083°W / 36.75306; -90.63083


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