Wakenda, Missouri
Wakenda is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Wakenda was platted in 1869, and took its name from Wakenda Township. A post office called Wakenda was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1995.
Notable person
James Fergason, an inventor, was born in Wakenda.
References
- ^ 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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39°18′51″N 93°22′38″W / 39.31417°N 93.37722°W
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