Lixville, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lixville, Missouri
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Location of Bollinger County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Township | Whitewater |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
Lixville is a small, unincorporated community in Bollinger County, Missouri, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lixville is located in the northeastern part of Whitewater Township. It lies about seven miles northeast of another community called Alliance.
About Lixville, Missouri
Lixville is found in the beautiful state of Missouri. It is part of Bollinger County, which is in the southeastern part of the state. This area is known for its natural beauty and quiet, rural life.
A Glimpse into History
The area where Lixville is located was first settled by pioneers. A pioneer is someone who is among the first to explore or settle a new region. One of the first people to settle here was a German immigrant named Henry Lix. His family played a big role in the community's early days.
The community of Lixville was officially started in 1897. It was named after Louis W. Lix, who was the first postmaster there. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. The Lixville post office was open for many years, from 1895 until 1945. It helped connect the people of Lixville with the rest of the world.
