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

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakenda, Missouri
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  5. ^ "Tidbits". Ludington Daily News. August 4, 2001. p. 33. Retrieved October 15, 2015.

39°18′51″N 93°22′38″W / 39.31417°N 93.37722°W / 39.31417; -93.37722


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