Bay, Missouri Explained

Bay is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Bay was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1963.^[1] It is not known to the State Historical Society of Missouri why the name "Bay" was applied to this community.^[2]

Notable people

• Nathaniel Rateliff, folk singer and songwriter^[3]

References

38.5083°N -91.5586°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2016.
2. Web site: Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 2 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418052819/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_gasconade.html . 18 April 2016 .
3. News: Miller . Joshua . Nathaniel Rateliff's humble beginnings lead to inspired musical future . September 21, 2022 . OnMilwaukee . April 28, 2010.