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Girdner, Missouri
Historic community
The old Girdner post office
The old Girdner post office
Location of Girdner, Missouri
Location of Girdner, Missouri
Girdner, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Country U. S. A.
State Missouri
County Douglas County
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 750044

Girdner is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Girdner is located in central Douglas County, southeast of Ava, on Missouri Route P and the north side of Rippee Creek, a tributary of Bryant Creek.

History

Girdner Cemetery
The cemetery at Girdner, Missouri

A post office called Girdner was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1942. The community has the name of "Doc" Girdner, a pioneer citizen.

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