West Ely, Missouri Explained

West Ely is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called West Ely was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1908.[1] Despite its name, the village lies east of Ely.[2]

References

39.7108°N -91.5628°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 3 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070655/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_marion.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 3, 2016.

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