Ashley Creek, Missouri

Ashley Creek is an unincorporated community in northeastern Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located along South Ashley Creek, approximately 1.5 miles south of its confluence with North Ashley Creek to form Ashley Creek. The community is on a sharp meander of the stream and Ashley Creek church and cemetery are about one mile downstream.[2] Montauk State Park on Pigeon Creek is about three miles to the north in Dent County.[2]

History

A post office called Ashley Creek was established in 1936, and remained in operation until 1951.[3] The community takes its name from nearby South Ashley Creek.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashley Creek, Missouri
  2. ^ a b Montauk, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1951 (1985 rev.)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2016.

37°24′11″N 91°41′19″W / 37.40306°N 91.68861°W / 37.40306; -91.68861


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