Bucklin, Missouri is a small city in Linn County. The first known European-American settler was Sampson Wyett, who arrived in 1835, while the area was still part of Yellow Creek Township. Bucklin Township was established in 1845, and named for Major Bucklin, chief engineer of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, in the hopes of the new town becoming a railroad division point, which did not occur. The town was laid out by James H. Watson and his wife, Mary Jane, in January of 1855, but the town was not incorporated until 1866, when James H. Wyett, a son of Sampson Wyett, was elected mayor. Bucklin is located along Missouri Highway 129, north of US Highway 36, east of Brookfield, northeast of Marceline, west of New Cambria and Lingo, and southwest of Hart and Ethel.
 
 
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American Legion Green Hills Post 57
The American Legion post in Bucklin, Missouri meets at its facilities on Livingston Street. Meeting and event schedules are published to the site, along with photographs, recipes, and contact data. Hall rental information is included.
http://www.bucklingreenhillspost57.org/
The Bucklin, Missouri congregation was organized in 1905. Its history, location, service times, and a calendar of events are presented, along with an overview of its purpose, core beliefs, and ministries, leadership contacts, office hours, and a sermon archive.
http://www.bucklinchristian.com/
The multi-day homecoming event in Bucklin, Missouri includes the coronations of the Homecoming Prince and Princess, Junior Queen, and Queen, as well as musical groups, baby shows, a parade, and contests. Schedules and contacts are posted.
http://www.bucklinhomecoming.com/
Located just north of the city of Bucklin, Missouri, the public school consists of a preschool and K-12th grade all in one building, which also includes a large gymnasium, a small gymnasium, offices, and a special services program. Administrative and faculty contacts are posted, along with school schedules and calendars.
http://www.bucklin.k12.mo.us/