Piper is an

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in Henry County, in the

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. The community is on

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and the northeast side of Granddaddy Creek.

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is approximately 12 miles to the east and Montrose Lake and the Montrose Conservation Area is two miles to the southeast on the

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History

Piper was originally called Como, and under the latter name was laid out ca. 1880. A post office called Piper was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1903. The present name honors Bob Piper, an original owner of the site.

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Unincorporated communities in Henry County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{HenryCountyMO-geo-stub