Lindley, Missouri

Lindley is an unincorporated community in Grundy and Sullivan counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Lindley was platted in 1845, and named after James J. Lindley, a state legislator.[2] A post office called Lindley was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°04′55″N 93°22′06″W / 40.08194°N 93.36833°W / 40.08194; -93.36833

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