Kinderpost, Missouri

Kinderpost is an unincorporated community in Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Kinderpost was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community was named from the German word meaning "children", since the founder was fond of children.[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kinderpost, Missouri
2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
3. "Texas County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.