Woodside, Missouri Explained

Woodside is an unincorporated community in Oregon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was located on Missouri Route 19 approximately three miles north of Alton.^[1]

History

A post office called Woodside was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1916.^[2] The community has the name of J. R. Woodside, a pioneer settler.^[3]

References

36.7417°N -91.3881°W

Notes and References

1. Alton, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1983 (from the coordinates as it is not on USGS maps)
2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 24 November 2016.
3. Web site: Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071842/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_oregon.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 24, 2016.