Jake Prairie is an

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in northwest

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, in the

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. The community is located on

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approximately eight miles northwest of

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History

A post office called Jakes Prairie was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1933. Tradition states the community was named after an Indian who lived near the site.

References

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