Pleasant Ridge is an unincorporated community in northern Barry County,

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, United States. It is located on

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s Z and VV, seven miles east of

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History

Pleasant Ridge at one time was home to a small gas station and convenience store, school, church and several residences. The schoolhouse still stands on the southwest corner of the intersection of Routes Z and VV. The

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is no longer standing, however it is believed to have been located at Tom Town close to Little Flat Creek approximately 4.5 miles south of Pleasant Ridge. There was also a mill on Little Flat Creek across from the cannery owned by John Sperandio. The Tom Town Historic District was added to the

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in 1989.

Climate

The climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The

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subtype for this climate is " Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).Climate Summary for Pleasant Ridge, Missouri
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References

Unincorporated communities in Barry County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{BarryCountyMO-geo-stub