Buick, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buick, Missouri
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Former community
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 Buick, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Buick, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 749103 |
Buick was once a small community in Iron County, Missouri. Today, it is considered an "extinct town" or "ghost town." This means people no longer live there. The place is still recognized by the GNIS, which tracks names of places in the United States.
Discovering Buick, Missouri
Buick was a small, now-abandoned community. It was located in the southwestern part of Iron County, Missouri. While no one lives there anymore, its history tells us about how towns can appear and disappear.
Where Was Buick Located?
Buick was found in the southwestern part of Iron County. It was located along Missouri Route KK. You could find it about four miles southeast of a town called Boss. It was also about 3.5 miles south of Bixby.
The Buick Mine
The area around Buick is known for the Buick Mine. This mine is owned by a company called the Doe Run Company. Mines like this usually dig for valuable minerals or metals from the ground. The mine is an important part of the local economy.
How Buick Got Its Name
Buick had its own post office starting in 1918. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1955. The community was named in a very interesting way. It got its name because the very first car owner in the area drove a Buick car!
