Knob Lick, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Knob Lick, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
View from Knob Lick Mountain
Location of Knob Lick in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Saint Francois
Area
• Total	0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
• Land	0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	147
• Density	147.89/sq mi (57.10/km2)
FIPS code	29-39170
GNIS feature ID	2806425

Knob Lick is a small community in southern Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located near Farmington and U.S. Route 67.

About Knob Lick

Knob Lick has its own post office. This post office has been serving the community since 1870. The zip code for Knob Lick is 63651.

Why is it Called Knob Lick?

The community gets its name from a nearby natural landmark. This landmark is called Knob Lick Mountain. In the Ozarks region, a "knob" usually means a single, isolated hill or mountain peak. A "lick" refers to a natural "salt lick" or a spring. This is a place where animals would come to lick salt from the ground.

Knob Lick Mountain Conservation Area

Knob Lick Mountain is located across U.S. Route 67 from the community. About 80 acres (32 hectares) of the mountain's top are protected. This area is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

What You Can Find There

A gravel road leads up to this special conservation area. Visitors can find a granite glade here. A glade is an open area in a forest. There are also picnic facilities for people to enjoy. A fire lookout tower is also on the mountain, but it is no longer in use.

Population Information

According to the 2020 United States Census, 147 people live in Knob Lick.

Famous People from Knob Lick

• Tom Bayless (born 1947 in Knob Lick) was an American football player. He played for the New York Jets.