Van is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is approximately seven miles southeast of Bolivar and on Missouri Route YY. Deer Creek flows past the east side of the community.[2]
A post office called Van was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1934.[3] The community has the name of Van Burnes, the son of the original owner of the site.[4]
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37°33′41″N 93°17′14″W / 37.56139°N 93.28722°W / 37.56139; -93.28722