Gibson is an unincorporated community in northern Dunklin County, Missouri, United States.
[1] It is located thirteen miles (19 km) north of Kennett on Route 53.
Gibson was originally called Canaan Island; the present name honors the Gibson family, original owners of the site.
[2] A post office called Gibson has been in operation since 1892.
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