Guthridge, Missouri

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

History

Guthridge was originally called Guthridge Mills, and under the latter name was laid out in 1858, and named after James Guthridge, the proprietor of a local mill.[2] A post office called Guthridges Mills was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guthridge, Missouri
  2. "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°32′37″N 92°58′38″W / 39.54361°N 92.97722°W / 39.54361; -92.97722


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