Highland, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 a small place in Missouri, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Highland is located in Perry County, within a part called Cinque Hommes Township.
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A Look Back in Time
How Highland Got Its Name
Highland got its name because of the land around it. It was named after a nearby creek. The community is found in the north-central part of Cinque Hommes Township.
Early Services in Highland
For a short time, Highland had its own post office. It was open from 1891 until 1904. This helped people send and receive mail in the area.
St. Joseph Parish
A Catholic church, called St. Joseph parish, was started in Highland in 1870. This church has been an important part of the community for a very long time.
Where is Highland?
Highland is located in the state of Missouri. If you travel about four and a half miles southwest from the city of Perryville, you will find Highland.
Famous Faces from Highland
Highland is the birthplace of Vincent Joseph Dunker (1878–1974). He was a very talented person who worked as a photographer. He also invented new things and even made cameras!
