Wakenda, Missouri facts for kids
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Wakenda, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.5 sq mi (84.1 km2) |
| • Land | 31.7 sq mi (82.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 467 |
| • Density | 14.7/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64687
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-76552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766424 |
Wakenda is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Wakenda was platted in 1869, and took its name from Wakenda Township. A post office called Wakenda was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1995.
Notable person
James Fergason, an inventor, was born in Wakenda.
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