Wingate, Missouri facts for kids

Wingate is a small, unincorporated community located in the northeastern part of Cass County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.

Where is Wingate Located?

Wingate is found about five miles southeast of a town called Pleasant Hill. It's also about nine miles northeast of Harrisonville. These are both larger towns in the area.

A small waterway called Big Creek flows nearby. It passes about one mile to the north and east of Wingate. Also, a train track that used to belong to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad runs along the southwest side of the community.

The History of Wingate

Wingate was officially planned and mapped out in the year 1904. This process is called platting, which means creating a map that shows how land is divided into lots and streets.

The community was named to honor a very important person: Joseph W. Folk. He was the 31st Governor of Missouri. A governor is the elected leader of a state, similar to how a president leads a country. Joseph Wingate Folk was a well-known figure in Missouri's history, and the community was named after him to show respect.