Ponder, Missouri

Ponder is an extinct town in southwestern Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

[1] The community is located on Missouri Route 142 between Doniphan to the east and Gatewood to the west.

[2] A post office called Ponder was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1957.

[3] The community has the name of Pleasant John Ponder, the original owner of the town site.

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