Buckhart, Missouri facts for kids

Buckhart is a small, quiet place in Douglas County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Buckhart is located on Brush Creek, a natural waterway, and sits about 876 feet above sea level. You can find it near Missouri Route 95 and State Route CC, nestled between the communities of Drury and Gentryville.

What is the History of Buckhart?

Buckhart has a simple but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1884, a post office was opened there. A post office was a very important place back then! It was where people sent and received letters, packages, and news. It helped connect the community to the rest of the world.

This post office served the people of Buckhart for many years, until 1957. The community got its name from a fun story: a "buck" (a male deer) was killed near where the original town was planned. This event gave the area its unique name, Buckhart.