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Burns is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is located on the east side of the Pomme de Terre River at the junction of Missouri routes 32 and AA between Bolivar and Buffalo.

History

A post office called Burns was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1920. The community has the name of Thomas J. Burnes, an early settler.

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