Cleary, Missouri Explained

Cleary is an extinct town in Livingston County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

A post office called Cleary was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1901.[1] The community possibly derives its name from J. I. McCleery, the proprietor of a local mill.[2]

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39.7433°N -93.5317°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Livingston County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070621/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_livingston.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. October 30, 2016.

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