All, Missouri facts for kids

All is a tiny, unincorporated community located in Webster County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

The Story Behind the Name

The community of All has a very interesting and simple story behind its name.

A Post Office Called All

A post office was opened in All in 1899. It served the local residents for a few years. However, it closed down in 1905.

How All Got Its Name

Local stories say that the name "All" came from a simple phrase. When people asked about the new post office, the answer was often, "It's a post office, that's all." This short and memorable phrase stuck, and the community became known as All. It's a unique name for a small place!