Highland, Missouri facts for kids
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Highland, Missouri
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Location of Perry County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Cinque Hommes |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63775
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-32050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 719560 |
Highland is an unincorporated community in Cinque Hommes Township in Perry County, Missouri, United States.
History
Highland’s name is topographical and was named after a nearby creek. It is located in the north-central part of Cinque Hommes Township. A post office was maintained there between 1891 – 1904.
The community has a Catholic church, St. Joseph parish, which was founded in 1870.
Geography
Highland is located 4 and a half miles southwest of Perryville, Missouri.
Notable person
- Vincent Joseph Dunker (1878–1974), a photographer, inventor, and camera manufacturer was born in Highland, Missouri
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