Dykes, Missouri

Dykes is an unincorporated community in southwest Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] Dykes is located on Missouri Route 38, seven miles west of Houston.[2]

History

A post office called Dykes was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1933.[3] The community's name is taken by John Dykes, a pioneer citizen.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dykes, Missouri
  2. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 54 ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Texas County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.

37°20′01″N 92°06′57″W / 37.33361°N 92.11583°W / 37.33361; -92.11583


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