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Bannister is a small, unincorporated community located in the southwestern part of Camden County, Missouri in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

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Bannister
Bannister is located in Missouri
Bannister
Bannister
Location in Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Camden
Established 1893
Named for Bannister family

This community is found about 4.5 miles north of Macks Creek, Missouri on Missouri Route N. It's also about 5.5 miles southeast of Climax Springs, Missouri. The Little Niangua River flows nearby, about half a mile north of Bannister.

Exploring Bannister's Past

When Was Bannister Established?

The community of Bannister began its history in 1893. That year, a post office was opened there. This post office served the area for many years.

Why Is It Called Bannister?

The name "Bannister" likely comes from a family who lived in the area. It was common for early communities to be named after important local families. The post office stayed open until 1916. After that, people in Bannister would have gotten their mail from a nearby town.

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