Ardeola, Missouri facts for kids

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

A Look Back at Ardeola's History

Ardeola once had a busy post office that served its residents. This post office first opened its doors in 1889 and continued to operate for many years. It finally closed down in 1949.

In 1925, Ardeola was home to 156 people. This shows it was a small but active community during that time. The exact reason or story behind the name "Ardeola" is not known today.