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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 Route 32 and Missouri Route 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.

Municipalities and communities of Polk County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Campbell
  • Cliquot
  • East Looney
  • East Madison
  • Flemington
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Johnson
  • McKinley
  • Mooney
  • North Benton
  • Northeast Marion
  • North Green
  • Northwest Marion
  • South Benton
  • Southeast Marion
  • South Green
  • Southwest Marion
  • Union
  • West Looney
  • West Madison
  • Wishart
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns

Coordinates: 37°36′17″N 93°18′33″W / 37.60472°N 93.30917°W / 37.60472; -93.30917

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