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Honey Creek is a small place in Cole County, Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. It is located in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The Story of Honey Creek

How Honey Creek Got Its Name

Honey Creek got its name from a nearby stream. This stream is also called Honey Creek. It is common for communities to be named after local natural features.

Early Days: The Post Office

A post office opened in Honey Creek in 1888. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. It was an important building for the community. This post office served the area for a few years. It closed down in 1893.

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