Named for the Cahokia tribe of the Illinois Confederacy, Kahoka is the county seat of Clark County, Missouri. In 1856, William Muldrow owned 25,000 acres in the center of Clark County, including the land that is now Kahoka, although he didn’t live there. Early settlers purchased their land from Muldrow, and a charter was granted in 1856. The first house in Kahoka was built by John Dramling, who had traded a gun and a watch for his lot. Within a year the new settlement had about six houses, mostly on the south side. The first businesses included a dram shop, blacksmith shop, and a dry goods store. The Kahoka House, the town’s first hotel, was constructed in 1858. Today, Kahoka is accessed by US Highway 136, Missouri Highway 81, which becomes Johnson Street within the city limits, or Business (Branch) Highway 136, which is Main Street in Kahoka. Clark City is east of Kahoka, and Medill and Ashton are west of the city.
Recommended Resources
Kahoka, Missouri was chartered in 1856, the year that the first house was built in town. The official municipal web site presents a profile and history of the town, an overview of city services and facilities, city council contacts, official notices and documents.
http://www.kahokamo.com/
The annual county agricultural fair is held over a period of a few days in Kahoka, Missouri each July. A schedule and description of events, event rules, admission prices, directions, and information on camping on the grounds are put forth.
http://www.clarkcountyfairkahoka.com/
Clark County R-1 School District
Headquartered in Kahoka, Missouri, the county seat, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade public school curriculum through its early childhood center, Running Fox Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School, Clark County Middle School, and Clark County High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with general information about the district, policy manuals and student handbooks.
http://www.clarkcounty.k12.mo.us/
Headquartered in Kahoka, the county seat, the address and contacts for the county courthouse, prosecuting attorney’s office, county health department, and other county departments and offices are featured on the official county site, along with public notices, a county calendar, and ordinances.
http://clarkcountymo.org/
First Baptist Church of Kahoka
The Southern Baptist congregation meets at its facilities on North Washington. Its beliefs, purposes and objectives are outlined, and a guide for those who are new to the church is offered, including direction and a map showing the location of the church, a service schedule, and calendar of events.
http://www.fbckahoka.org/
Specializing in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks and other vehicles, the Kahoka, Missouri auto dealership also carries a selection of used cars. Its inventory and special offers are highlighted, along with directions, hours of operation, services, and contacts.
http://www.kahokamotorco.com/
Established in 1968, the bank has branches in Kahoka and Wayland, Missouri. Directions, lobby, walk-up and drive-up hours are posted, along with an overview of its personal and business banking services, loans, mortgages, and investments.
http://www.kahokastate.com/
Based in Kahoka, Missouri, the real estate company offers residential, commercial, and other property listings within Kahoka and the surrounding region. Available listings are featured, along with directions to its offices, its hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.kahokarealestate.com/
Wood Builders Lumber & Home Center
In operation since 1988, the business is located on North Johnson Street in Kahoka, Missouri, offering lumber products, sidings, windows, doors, floor and roof systems, plumbing and electrical supplies, lighting products, paints, and general hardware. An online product catalog is featured.
http://www.woodbuilderskahoka.com/
