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Table Rock, Phelps County, Missouri facts for kids

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Table Rock is a small, quiet area in the northwestern part of Phelps County, Missouri. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated area. This means it's a community that is part of the larger county.

Table Rock is located right next to the Gasconade River, which flows along its western side. If you were to travel about 2.5 miles (about 4 kilometers) north from the community of Jerome, Missouri, you would find Table Rock.

How Table Rock Got Its Name

The name "Table Rock" is quite simple to understand! This area was named because of a special rock formation found there. This rock looked just like a table, which made it easy for people to decide on a name for the community.

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