Houck, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°18′03″N 89°44′55″W / 37.30083°N 89.74861°W / 37.30083; -89.74861
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Houck is an unincorporated community in Cape Girardeau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Houck was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community most likely derives its name from Abraham and Peter Houk, owners of the site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houck, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Cape Girardeau County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

37°18′03″N 89°44′55″W / 37.30083°N 89.74861°W / 37.30083; -89.74861