Bruner, Missouri facts for kids
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Bruner, Missouri
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 Bruner, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Christian County |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
65620
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Bruner is a small, unincorporated community located in northeast Christian County, Missouri, in the United States. 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.
Bruner is part of the larger Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's considered part of the greater Springfield area, which is a big region with many towns and cities connected by jobs and daily life.
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Discover Bruner, Missouri
Bruner is found in the beautiful state of Missouri. It's a quiet spot in the countryside.
Where is Bruner?
You can find Bruner about five miles east of a town called Sparta. It's also about two miles west of Elkhead. Bruner is located right along Route 14, which is a main road in the area.
A Look at Bruner's History
Bruner has a post office that has been serving the community for a long time. It's an important part of the area's history.
The Bruner Post Office
The post office in Bruner is located on the north side of Route 14. It first opened its doors way back in 1895. This means it has been helping people send and receive mail for over 125 years!
How Bruner Got Its Name
The community of Bruner was named by a man named James A. Rathbun. He moved to this region in 1862. About two years later, he started a store and a post office near where Bruner is today.
Mr. Rathbun wanted to name the post office "Rathbun" after himself. However, his first choice was not allowed because there was already another post office in Missouri named Rathbun. So, he chose "Bruner" instead, which sounds a bit like his own last name.
