According to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Strafford is the only town in the United States with two main streets and no back alleys.
- CountyGreene County
- Population2,561 (2020 U.S. Census)
According to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Strafford is the only town in the United States with two main streets and no back alleys.
Strafford, Missouri gifts and souvenirs: 17 designs made from Strafford's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Strafford Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Strafford Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Strafford Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Strafford Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Strafford Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Strafford was laid out in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point, and named after an original owner of the site. A post office called Strafford has been in operation since 1870.
According to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Strafford is the only town in the United States with two main streets and no back alleys. The road to the north was the main street until Route 66 was built between the backs of the businesses and the railroad. The owners simply built new entrances, giving them two front doors.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Strafford, Missouri, revision 1379139291 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Strafford's population was 2,561 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 2,358 in 2010.