Calumet is an
unincorporated community
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in eastern
Pike County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is located at the intersection of
Missouri routes N and D about six miles southwest of
Clarkesville and six miles north of
Eolia.
Calumet Creek flows past to the south of the community.
History
A post office called Calumet was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named after nearby Calumet Creek.
References
Unincorporated communities in Pike County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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