Cannon Mines, Missouri facts for kids

Cannon Mines is a small place in Washington County, Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

History

A post office was opened in Cannon Mines in 1915. This office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, until 1940.

The name "Cannon Mines" likely came from a person who owned a local mine. This person, called a proprietor, probably ran a mine that dug for lead. Lead was an important metal found in this area.