Gibson is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in northern Dunklin County,

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, United States. 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. A post office called Gibson has been in operation since 1892.

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Unincorporated communities in Dunklin County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{DunklinCountyMO-geo-stub