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Puxico, Missouri
Puxico is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 873 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. History Puxico was first settled in 1883, and named after Pucksicah, an Indian chief. A post office called Puxico has been in operation since 1884. Puxico was incorporated as a town in 1884. Puxico Homecoming Puxico is known for its annual Homecoming. The event was started in the midst of the Great Depression by the Booster Club as a way to unite and organize the community. After World War II, the returning servicemen established the VFW Post and took over the tradition the Booster Club had started. Goat burgers are a staple of the event and have been served since the late 1930s. Homecoming also includes events such as a carnival fair, square dancing, beauty pageants and parade. It is held from the second Tuesday to Saturday in August. Geography Puxico is located at (36.950535, -90.158611). According to the United Stat ...
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