Riverside, Jefferson County, Missouri Explained

Riverside is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Riverside was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1910.[1] The community's name alludes to the nearby Mississippi River.[2]

References

38.2867°N -90.38°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 19 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071321/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_jefferson.html. 24 June 2016.

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