Daugherty, Missouri facts for kids

Daugherty is a small community located in the middle of Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's a quiet place situated along Missouri Route 7. You can find it about five miles southeast of Harrisonville and roughly 5.5 miles northwest of Garden City. The area is about 892 feet above sea level and is just west of Eight Mile Creek.

What is Daugherty?

Daugherty is known as a "populated place," which means it's an area where people live, but it might not be a formally organized town or city. It's a small community that has a history, even if it doesn't have a large population today.

How Did Daugherty Get Its Name?

The community of Daugherty was officially planned and mapped out, or "plat"ted, in 1885. It was named after one of its founders, a person named James Daugherty. So, the name honors one of the people who helped start the community.

What Was Daugherty Called Before?

Before it was widely known as Daugherty, the community had another name: "Eight Mile." This name likely came from its closeness to Eight Mile Creek. There was even a post office established there in 1877 called "Eight Mile." This post office served the community for many years, until it finally closed in 1935.