Dykes is an unincorporated community in southwest Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
[1] Dykes is located on Missouri Route 38, seven miles west of Houston.
[2] A post office called Dykes was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1933.
[3] The community's name is taken by John Dykes, a pioneer citizen.
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