Alberta, Missouri facts for kids

Alberta is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Alberta is a small place in Henry County, Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town or village that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

History

A post office called Alberta was opened in 1884. Back then, a post office was a very important place where people sent and received letters and packages. This helped people in the area stay connected. The post office stayed open until 1901. The community was named after a girl named Alberta Steele. Her father was a traveling salesman, and the community was named in honor of his child.