Grayridge, Missouri

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]

Grayridge, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
Location of Grayridge in Missouri
Location of Grayridge in Missouri
Coordinates: 36°49′29″N 89°46′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyStoddard
Area
[1]
 • Total1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Land1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
299 ft (91 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total87
 • Density85.46/sq mi (32.99/km2)
FIPS code29-28864
GNIS feature ID2587076[2]

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
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202087—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayridge, Missouri
  3. Missouri Hometown Locator http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/stoddard/grayridge.cfm
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  5. "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  6. Standard Democrat http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1678861.html
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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