Bertha, Missouri facts for kids

Bertha is a small, quiet place in the southern part of Douglas County, in the state of Missouri, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

Bertha is nestled near nature. It sits on the flat land next to Fox Creek, which is a stream. This spot is just north of where Fox Creek joins a bigger stream called Bryant Creek. You can find Bertha by following County Road 95-345, and it's located southeast of another small place called Gentryville.

A Glimpse into Bertha's Past

How Bertha Got Its Name

Bertha might be a small community, but it has a little bit of history! A post office, which is a place where you can send and receive mail, was opened here in 1903. This post office was named "Bertha." It stayed open for many years, helping people send letters and packages, until 1956.

The story behind the name is quite sweet. An early postmaster, who was in charge of the post office, decided to name the community after his daughter. Her first name was Bertha, and her full name was Bertha Hawkins. So, this small place in Missouri carries a special family name from long ago!