Ipley, Missouri

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

A 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
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ipley, Missouri
  2. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p.70 ISBN 0899332242
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  4. "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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