Darksville is an
unincorporated community
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in northern
Randolph County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. Darksville is on
Missouri Route C
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, approximately three miles east of the
Thomas Hill Reservoir dam.
History
The first settlement at Darksville was made in 1856.
A post office called Darksville was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.
The community takes its name from nearby
Dark Creek.
References
Unincorporated communities in Randolph County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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