Wakenda, Missouri
Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, United States
39°18′51″N 93°22′38″W / 39.31417°N 93.37722°W / 39.31417; -93.37722[1]
(2000)
64687
Wakenda is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Wakenda was platted in 1869, and took its name from Wakenda Township.[3] A post office called Wakenda was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1995.[4]
Notable person
James Fergason, an inventor, was born in Wakenda.[5]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakenda, Missouri
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Carroll County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Tidbits". Ludington Daily News. August 4, 2001. p. 33. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Carroll County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Carrollton
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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39°18′51″N 93°22′38″W / 39.31417°N 93.37722°W / 39.31417; -93.37722
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