Ridgley, Missouri facts for kids

Ridgley is a small place in Barry County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Ridgley

Ridgley got its name because it's located high up on a ridge, like a small mountain or hill! This high spot gives the community its unique name.

A post office was opened in Ridgley in 1909. Post offices were very important back then for sending letters and packages to people far away. However, this post office only stayed open for about 10 years, closing down in 1919.