Rockingham, Missouri
Rockingham is an unincorporated community in Ray County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Rockingham was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named after Rockingham County, Virginia, the former home of a share of the first settlers.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockingham, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ↑ "Ray County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
Coordinates: 39°21′24″N 93°46′57″W / 39.35667°N 93.78250°W
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