Atherton, Missouri facts for kids

Atherton is a small place in Jackson County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

A Look Back at Atherton's History

Atherton got its name from someone who worked for the railroad a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1888. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1976. In 1925, about 112 people lived in Atherton. It was a small community.

Famous People from Atherton

Even though Atherton is small, two famous baseball players were born there! Mort Cooper was born in Atherton in 1913. He became a professional baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Walker Cooper, was born in 1915. Walker also played professional baseball, but as a catcher.