Beaverdam is an unincorporated community in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Beaverdam was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1897.[2] The community takes its name from Beaverdam Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaverdam, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

36°45′11″N 90°37′51″W / 36.75306°N 90.63083°W / 36.75306; -90.63083


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