Cooksey, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cooksey
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 Cooksey
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Cooksey is a small, unincorporated community located in Dent County, within the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town, so it doesn't have its own local government.
The Story of Cooksey
The community of Cooksey got its name from an early settler in the area, F. E. Cooksey. Imagine a time when new places were often named after the first families or important people who lived there!
A post office was opened in Cooksey in 1905. This was a really important service back then, as it was how people sent and received letters and packages. The post office served the community for several years before closing in 1912. Even though it's a small place, Cooksey is a part of Missouri's rich history.
