West Ely, Missouri

West Ely is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called West Ely was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] Despite its name, the village lies east of Ely.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Ely, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

39°42′39″N 91°33′46″W / 39.71083°N 91.56278°W / 39.71083; -91.56278


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