Bass, Missouri facts for kids
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Bass, Missouri
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 Bass, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 738649 |
Bass is a small, quiet place in Cole County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
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History of Bass, Missouri
How Bass Got Its Start
The community of Bass has a simple but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1890, a special building called a post office was opened there. A post office is where people go to send and receive letters and packages. This post office was very important for the people living in Bass. It helped them connect with others and get their mail.
When the Post Office Closed
The post office in Bass stayed open for many years, serving the community. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1913. Even though the post office is gone, the name of the community lives on.
Who Was Methdred Bass?
The community of Bass was named after a person named Methdred Bass. He was an early settler in the area. A settler is someone who moves to a new place to live and helps to build a community from the ground up. Naming the community after him was a way to remember his role in its beginnings.
