Tackner, Missouri facts for kids
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Tackner, Missouri
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 Tackner, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Tackner, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 741310 |
Tackner is a small place in Benton County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Tackner is located near Missouri Route 7, which is a road that goes through the area. It's also close to a large body of water called the Truman Reservoir. This community is about 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) west of the town of Warsaw.
Tackner's History
How Tackner Got Its Name
The community of Tackner was named after the person who originally owned the land where the settlement grew. It was a common practice back then to name places after important people or features nearby!
The Old Post Office
Long ago, Tackner even had its own post office. It first opened its doors in 1890. This post office was important for people living in the area to send and receive letters and packages. However, it only stayed open for a little over 20 years, closing down in 1911.
