Sledd, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Sledd was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Alexander Sledd, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sledd, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

Coordinates: 39°13′53″N 90°53′26″W / 39.23139°N 90.89056°W / 39.23139; -90.89056


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