Mike is an

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in Chariton County, in the U.S. state of

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. The community is on Missouri Route 5 approximately midway between Keytesville to the south and Marceline in adjacent Linn County to the north.

History

A post office called Mike was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1906. The community most likely has the name of a resident.

References

Unincorporated communities in Chariton County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{CharitonCountyMO-geo-stub