Bryant, Missouri facts for kids
Bryant was once a small town in Douglas County, Missouri, in the United States. It is now considered an "extinct town" or a ghost town, meaning it no longer exists as an active community.
Bryant: A Missouri Ghost Town
Bryant was a small community that has since disappeared. It was officially recognized as a "populated place" by the U.S. government at one time. Today, only its history remains.
Where Was Bryant Located?
The town of Bryant was situated right next to Bryant Creek. This spot was just north of where a smaller stream, Mill Hollow, flows into Bryant Creek. It was also very close to the Missouri Highway 5 bridge that crosses Bryant Creek. About a mile downstream, there was an old store known as Midway, located near the old Bryant bridge along what used to be Highway 5. The exact location of the old store was 37°01′46″N 92°35′43″W / 37.02944°N 92.59528°W.
A Brief History of Bryant
Bryant had its own post office, which opened in 1888. A post office was an important part of any community back then, as it helped people send and receive letters and packages. The Bryant post office served the area for many years, finally closing its doors in 1941. The community itself was named after the nearby Bryant Creek, which flows through the area.
