Ristine is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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Ristine was laid out in 1882, when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Ristine was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1894.[3] The community has the name of one Mr. Ristine, a railroad official.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ristine, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.

36°38′56″N 89°32′53″W / 36.64889°N 89.54806°W / 36.64889; -89.54806