Coordinates: 40°17′36″N 94°46′28″W / 40.29333°N 94.77444°W / 40.29333; -94.77444

Bedison, Missouri

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Bedison is an extinct hamlet in central Nodaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Bedison was platted with four blocks in southeastern Grant Township along the Wabash Line[2] and was also called Calla. A post office called Bedison was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1942.[3] It is unknown why the name "Bedison" was applied to this community.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bedison, Missouri
  2. "Past and present of Nodaway County, Missouri - Volume 1". B.F. Bowen & Company. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
  4. "Nodaway County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.

40°17′36″N 94°46′28″W / 40.29333°N 94.77444°W / 40.29333; -94.77444