Bleda is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Bleda was originally called "Caney Creek", and under the latter name was founded in 1873.[2] A post office called Bleda was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1916.[3] The present name is a transfer from Blida, Algeria.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bleda, Missouri
- ^ a b "Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
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37°04′14″N 89°38′15″W / 37.07056°N 89.63750°W
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