Riggs, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Riggs was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after Shelton Riggs, a local merchant whose store also contained the post office.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Riggs, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. "Boone County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 4 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°10′16″N 92°20′44″W / 39.17111°N 92.34556°W / 39.17111; -92.34556

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