Madisonville, Missouri Explained

Madisonville is an unincorporated community in Ralls County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community lies approximately four miles southeast of Center and on the banks of Spencer Creek.[1]

History

Madisonville was platted in 1836, and named after James Madison Croswaite, the sibling of a first settler.[2] A post office called Madisonville was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

39.4572°N -91.4967°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 32,
  2. Web site: Ralls County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070902/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_ralls.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 11, 2016.
  3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2016.

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