Anson is an

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in northern Clark County, in the

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. The community is on

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approximately two miles south of the Missouri-

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border. Kahoka is ten miles south on Route 81.

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is four miles to the east across the

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. Cedar Creek flows past the north and east sides of the community.

History

A post office called Anson was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1904. The source of the name Anson is unclear.

References

Unincorporated communities in Clark County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ClarkCountyMO-geo-stub