Redman is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
An old variant name was "Ettle". [1] A post office called Ettle was established in 1882, the name was changed to Redman in 1890, and the post office closed in 1914. [2] The present name most likely honors George Redman, an early settler. [3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redman
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
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39°51′56″N 92°20′13″W / 39.86556°N 92.33694°W
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Redman is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
An old variant name was "Ettle". [1] A post office called Ettle was established in 1882, the name was changed to Redman in 1890, and the post office closed in 1914. [2] The present name most likely honors George Redman, an early settler. [3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redman
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Macon County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Town | ||
| Village | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDP | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
39°51′56″N 92°20′13″W / 39.86556°N 92.33694°W
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