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Drake is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936. The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–1892), United States Senator.

The Ruskaup House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Municipalities and communities of Gasconade County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Townships
  • Boeuf
  • Boulware
  • Bourbois
  • Brush Creek
  • Canaan
  • Clay
  • Richland
  • Roark
  • Third Creek
Unincorporated
community
Ghost towns
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°28′06″N 91°27′53″W / 38.46833°N 91.46472°W / 38.46833; -91.46472


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