Deer Ridge, Missouri facts for kids

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Deer Ridge is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Deer Ridge was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906. The community took its name from nearby ridge where deer were abundant.

Municipalities and communities of Lewis County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Monticello

Cities	Canton Ewing La Belle La Grange Lewistown

Village	Monticello

Townships	Canton Dickerson Highland La Belle Lyon Reddish Salem Union

Unincorporated communities	Argola Benjamin Deer Ridge Derrahs Dover Durgen Durham Gilead Laura Maywood Midway Salem Santuzza Sellers Steffenville Ten Mile Tolona Weber Williamstown

Ghost town	Bunker Hill

Coordinates: 40°12′46″N 91°53′45″W / 40.21278°N 91.89583°W / 40.21278; -91.89583

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