Clay, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Clay was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community most likely was named for its location within Clay Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clay, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Adair County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)


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