McKissick Island, River island in Missouri, United States
McKissick Island spans 5,000 acres between Nebraska and Missouri, requiring travelers to cross through Iowa to access its agricultural lands from Nebraska.
The McKissick family acquired this land during the 1840s, preceding state border definitions, and established settlements while believing the area belonged to Missouri.
The island maintained a Methodist church constructed in 1897 and supported a local school system until population decline led to educational arrangements with neighboring states.
Agricultural activities dominate the island's current use, with most of the original structures removed following the severe flooding of 2011.
Despite physically connecting to Missouri, McKissick Island legally belongs to Nebraska due to a 1904 Supreme Court ruling on territorial jurisdiction.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 40.54340,-95.67360
Latest update: April 12, 2025 23:29
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