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Burksville, Missouri facts for kids

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Burksville is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Burksville was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1907. John T. Burk, a local merchant and early postmaster, gave the community his last name.

Municipalities and communities of Shelby County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Bethel
  • Black Creek
  • Clay
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Lentner
  • North River
  • Salt River
  • Taylor
  • Tiger Fork
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost town

Coordinates: 39°51′43″N 91°55′03″W / 39.86194°N 91.9175°W / 39.86194; -91.9175

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