Simmons is a
community
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in
Texas County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is located at the intersection of
US Route 63
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and
Missouri Route Z
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, approximately seven miles south of
Houston
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. The
Big Piney River flows past the east side of the community.
History
A post office called Simmons was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1958. D. L. Simmons, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.
References
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Texas County, Missouri
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