Redman, Missouri Explained

Redman is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

An old variant name was "Ettle". A post office called Ettle was established in 1882, the name was changed to Redman in 1890, and the post office closed in 1914.[1] The present name most likely honors George Redman, an early settler.[2]

References

39.8656°N -92.3369°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070636/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_macon.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. October 30, 2016.

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