Two Mile Prairie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Two Mile Prairie
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 Two Mile Prairie
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Columbia |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 759385 |
Two Mile Prairie is a special area located in Boone County, Missouri, in the United States. It's found northeast of the city of Columbia. This place is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city with a mayor or city council.
Two Mile Prairie is about 879 feet (or 268 meters) above sea level. It shares its name with a local school, Two Mile Prairie Elementary School, which is also in Columbia. This community is part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a fancy way of saying it's part of a big region that includes Columbia and the smaller towns and communities around it that are all connected.
What's in a Name?
The name "Two Mile Prairie" is quite interesting! It comes from the fact that the area is located on a prairie that was about two miles wide. A prairie is a large area of flat or gently rolling grassland. Imagine a wide-open space covered in grass, with very few trees.
A Rich History
In 1908, people described Two Mile Prairie as "opulent." This word means very rich and luxurious. In this case, it likely referred to the land itself, suggesting it was very fertile and productive for farming. Prairies often have rich soil, which is great for growing crops.
