Tigris, Missouri facts for kids
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Tigris, Missouri
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Historic community
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Old Store building on the south side of Route 14 at Tigris
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 Tigris, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | U. S. A. |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Douglas County |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Tigris is an unincorporated community in western Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Tigris is located just west of the Beaver Creek bridge on Missouri Route 14.
History
A post office called Tigris was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1926. The community was named after the Tigris River, in Asia.
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