Capps, Missouri facts for kids

Capps is a small place in the northern part of Miller County, in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

Where is Capps Located?

Capps is right next to the Osage River, a big river in Missouri. It sits on the south side of the river. This is also where a smaller stream called Humphrey Creek flows into the Osage River.

The community is found along Missouri Route 52. This road connects Capps to other nearby places. To the west, you'll find Tuscumbia. To the east, there's St. Elizabeth. Being near a river and a main road made Capps an important spot in the past.

The History of Capps

Capps has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened in Capps in 1892. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1911.

The community of Capps was named after a person named Jacob Capps. He owned and operated a local ferry. A ferry is a boat that carries people and vehicles across a river. Jacob Capps' ferry was likely very important for people traveling in the area before bridges were common.