Hickory Ridge, Missouri facts for kids
Hickory Ridge is a small place in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of Cape Girardeau County.
A Look Back at Hickory Ridge
How Hickory Ridge Got Its Name
Hickory Ridge got its name from a special reason! Long ago, there were many hickory trees growing on a ridge nearby. A ridge is like a long, narrow hill. Because of all these trees, people decided to call the area Hickory Ridge.
The Old Post Office
Imagine sending letters a long time ago! In 1856, a post office opened in Hickory Ridge. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office helped people in the community stay connected. It stayed open for many years, until 1875.
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