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 September 10, 2016.
  3. "Cape Girardeau County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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


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