Hurricane, Bollinger County, Missouri facts for kids
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Hurricane, Missouri
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Location of Bollinger County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Township | Crooked Creek |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
Hurricane is a small place in Bollinger County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is Hurricane, Missouri?
Hurricane is located in the eastern part of Crooked Creek Township. This area is in Bollinger County, which is in the state of Missouri. It's a quiet spot in the countryside.
Why the Name 'Hurricane'?
The community of Hurricane gets its name from a nearby stream called Hurricane Creek. This creek isn't usually like a big storm. However, after a lot of rain, the water in the creek can become very fast and powerful. It flows so quickly and strongly that it can be dangerous to cross. People thought this swift and violent flow was like a storm or a hurricane, which is how the creek, and then the community, got its name.
A Bit of History
Even though Hurricane isn't a big town, it used to have its own post office. This post office was open for many years, from 1894 until 1942. It helped people in the community send and receive mail.
