Guthridge, Missouri

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

History

Guthridge was originally called Guthridge Mills, and under the latter name was laid out in 1858, and named after James Guthridge, the proprrietor of a local mill.[2] A post office called Guthridges Mills was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guthridge, Missouri
  2. "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°32′37″N 92°58′38″W / 39.54361°N 92.97722°W / 39.54361; -92.97722

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