Bedison, Missouri
Extinct hamlet in Missouri, U.S.
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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 the rail-station there was called Calla.[3][4] The first post office, Valentine, was present from 1881 to 1889,[4] then the name changed to Bedison, and remained in operation until 1942.[5] It is unknown why the name "Bedison" was applied to this community.[6]
Geography
Bedison was located about 6 miles southeast of Maryville between Mozingo Creek and Long Branch.
