Elkhorn, Missouri facts for kids
Elkhorn is a small place in Ray County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's part of the bigger Kansas City metropolitan area.
This community is located on Missouri Route 10. It's about six miles (or about 10 kilometers) southeast of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. You can find it near the start of Keeney Creek.
History of Elkhorn
Elkhorn was officially planned out in 1837. People say it got its name because someone found an elk horn there. For a while, it was also known as "Crab Orchard."
A post office opened in Elkhorn in 1835. Its name changed to Crab Orchard in 1843. The post office eventually closed down in 1904.
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