Wisdom, Missouri facts for kids
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Wisdom, Missouri
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 Wisdom, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Wisdom, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 741369 |
Wisdom is a small place in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Wisdom is located near Truman Lake. Specifically, it's on the part of the lake known as the Hogles Creek arm. It is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) southwest of a larger town called Warsaw.
History of Wisdom
How Wisdom Got Its Name
The community of Wisdom was named after an early settler. His name was A. J. Wisdom. People often named places after important families or founders in the area.
When Was Wisdom Established?
A post office was opened in Wisdom in 1897. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail right there. The post office served the area for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1956.
