Redman, Missouri

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

For the extinct town in Scott County, see Redman, Scott County, Missouri.

History

An old variant name was "Ettle".[1] A post office called Ettle was established in 1882, the name was changed to Redman in 1890, and the post office closed in 1914.[2] The present name most likely honors George Redman, an early settler.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redman
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.

39°51′56″N 92°20′13″W


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