Patterson, Missouri
Patterson is an unincorporated community in northwest Wayne County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately 7.5 miles east of Piedmont on Route 34.
History
A post office called Patterson has been in operation since 1851. The community has the name of George and William Patterson, pioneer citizens.Fort Benton, a nearby historic American [Civil War|Civil War] fortification, and the Sam A. [Baker State Park|Sam A. Baker State Park Historic District] are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Clark Mountain is located due west of Patterson while Aley Mountain is located northwest of Patterson.
Notable person
- Richard P. Bland, Missouri congressman and former Dean of [the United States House of Representatives]