Woodside, Missouri

Woodside is an unincorporated community in Oregon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community was located on Missouri Route 19 approximately three miles north of Alton.[2]

History

A post office called Woodside was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1916.[3] The community has the name of J. R. Woodside, a pioneer settler.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodside, Missouri
  2. Alton, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1983 (from the coordinates as it is not on USGS maps)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
  4. "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.

36°44′30″N 91°23′17″W


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