Gladden, Missouri

Gladden is an unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located about ten miles south of Salem on Route 19.

A post office called Gladden was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1972.[2] The community most likely was named after the local Gladden family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gladden, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  3. "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°29′55″N 91°27′24″W / 37.49861°N 91.45667°W / 37.49861; -91.45667


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