Byron, Missouri facts for kids

Byron is a small, quiet place in Osage County, which is in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Byron

The community of Byron has a history that goes back many years. A post office was first opened there in 1864. This means people in Byron could send and receive letters and packages right from their own community. The post office stayed open for a long time, serving the area until 1920.

Local stories say that Byron was named after a famous writer, Lord Byron. He was a well-known English poet from the 1800s.