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

History

A post office called Sidney was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community most likely has the name of a local citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sidney, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

40°21′15″N 92°49′09″W / 40.35417°N 92.81917°W / 40.35417; -92.81917


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