Rileysburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office was established at Rileysburg in 1886, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community was named after John Riley, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rileysburg, 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°11′12″N 92°23′25″W / 39.18667°N 92.39028°W / 39.18667; -92.39028

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