Ipley is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community lies approximately four miles northeast of Kennett on Missouri Route 25. The community of White Oak lies 2.5 mile north on Route 25.[2]
History
editA variant name was "Shipley".[1] A post office called Shipley was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1913.[3] The community derives its name from Hugh Shipley, a pioneer citizen.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ipley, Missouri
- ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p.70 ISBN 0899332242
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
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