Vulcan, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vulcan, Missouri
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 Vulcan, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Vulcan, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
63675
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| GNIS feature ID | 728225 |
Vulcan is a small, unincorporated community in the southern part of Iron County, Missouri, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located in the beautiful Big Creek valley.
Where is Vulcan?
Vulcan is situated on Missouri Route 49. If you travel south from Vulcan for about two miles, you'll reach Des Arc. Going north for 3.5 miles will take you to Annapolis. The larger town of Ironton is about twenty miles north of Vulcan.
The Name of Vulcan
This community got its name from a company called Vulcan Iron Works. This suggests that the area might have had a history related to iron mining or processing. A post office has been operating in Vulcan since 1895, helping connect the community for many years.
