Ponder is an extinct town in southwestern Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The community is located on Missouri Route 142 between Doniphan to the east and Gatewood to the west. Fourche Creek passes just east of the site.[1]
A post office called Ponder was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community has the name of Pleasant John Ponder, the original owner of the town site.[3]