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Houck is an unincorporated community in Cape Girardeau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Houck was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1906. The community most likely derives its name from Abraham and Peter Houk, owners of the site.

Municipalities and communities of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Apple Creek
  • Byrd
  • Cape Girardeau
  • Hubble
  • Kinder
  • Liberty
  • Randol
  • Shawnee
  • Welch
  • Whitewater
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Footnotes

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

Coordinates: 37°18′03″N 89°44′55″W / 37.30083°N 89.74861°W / 37.30083; -89.74861

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