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Precinct is a small, quiet place located in Bollinger County, in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council, as a city or town would. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county area.

What is the History of Precinct?

The name "Precinct" likely came from its connection to elections. An election precinct is a specific area where people go to vote during elections. So, it's thought that this community was named because it was a place where voters gathered.

A post office was opened in Precinct in 1902. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office only stayed open for a short time, closing just two years later in 1904.

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