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Rushs Ridge is an extinct town in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Rush Ridge was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1861. The community has the name of William Rush, a first settler. Rush Ridge once had a church and schoolhouse. A cemetery marks the site.

Municipalities and communities of Mississippi County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • James Bayou
  • Long Prairie
  • Mississippi
  • Ohio
  • St. James
  • Tywappity
  • Wolf Island
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 36°55′44″N 89°10′45″W / 36.92889°N 89.17917°W / 36.92889; -89.17917

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