Gibson, Dunklin County, Missouri

Gibson is an unincorporated community in northern Dunklin County, Missouri.[1] It is located thirteen miles (19 km) north of Kennett on Route 53.

Gibson was originally called Canaan Island; the present name honors the Gibson family, original owners of the site.[2] A post office called Gibson has been in operation since 1892.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gibson, Dunklin County, Missouri
  2. "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°26′27″N 90°01′50″W / 36.4409°N 90.0306°W / 36.4409; -90.0306


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