Katy 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
Vernon County, in the
U.S. state
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory where it shares its sover ...
of
Missouri
Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
.
History
A post office called Katy was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1908. The community took its name from the
Katy Railroad
Katy or KATY may refer to:
People
* Katy, a short form of the name Katherine
* Katy (given name)
* Katy (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a fictional character
* Katy Perry
Places Serbia
* Kać, Serbia ( hu, Káty, link=no)
United States
* Katy, M ...
.
References
Unincorporated communities in Vernon County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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