Eldridge, Missouri

Eldridge is an unincorporated community in northern Laclede County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is about eleven miles north of Lebanon.

Eldridge was platted in 1884, and named after S. N. Eldridge, a pioneer citizen.[2] A post office called Eldridge has been in operation since 1886.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldridge, Missouri
  2. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°49′47″N 92°44′57″W / 37.82972°N 92.74917°W / 37.82972; -92.74917


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