Ipley, Missouri

Ipley is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A variant name was "Shipley".[1] A post office called Shipley was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community derives its name from Hugh Shipley, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ipley
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°17′41″N 90°01′43″W / 36.29472°N 90.02861°W / 36.29472; -90.02861

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