Hodge, Missouri

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

History

An early variant name was Edward's Mill, after John Edward, the proprietor of a local gristmill.[2] A post office called Hodge was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1963.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hodge, Missouri
  2. "Lafayette County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°13′25″N 93°37′37″W / 39.22361°N 93.62694°W / 39.22361; -93.62694


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