Craddock, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Craddock was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] Dan Craddock, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Craddock, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  3. "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°38′22″N 91°50′46″W / 37.63944°N 91.84611°W / 37.63944; -91.84611

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