Maud, Missouri

History

A post office called Maud was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Maud Ridings.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maud, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

39°38′00″N 92°11′44″W


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