Reading is an extinct town in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Reading was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community has the name of William Reading, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reading
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

39°29′29″N 91°07′57″W / 39.49139°N 91.13250°W / 39.49139; -91.13250


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