Cleary is an extinct town in Livingston County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Cleary was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community possibly derives its name from J. I. McCleery, the proprietor of a local mill. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cleary
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Livingston County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Livingston County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
39°44′36″N 93°31′54″W / 39.74333°N 93.53167°W