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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