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Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.[2] It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60.[3]
A post office called Gray's Ridge was established in 1879, the name was changed to Gray Ridge in 1887, and the present name of Grayridge was adopted in 1894.[4] The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen.[5]
Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayridge, Missouri
- ^ Missouri Hometown Locator http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/stoddard/grayridge.cfm
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ Standard Democrat http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1678861.html
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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