Case, Warren County, Missouri facts for kids

Case is a small place in Warren County, Missouri. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's looked after by the larger county government.

The Story of Case

Case started to become a community in the 1890s. This was an exciting time because the railroad was being built and expanded across the country. When the railroad tracks reached this area, it helped the community of Case begin to form.

A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. A post office was opened in Case in 1893. This was a very important service for the people living there, as it connected them to the rest of the country. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1946.

It's believed that Case got its name from someone who helped make the railroad happen. This person was likely a "railroad promoter," someone who worked to get the railroad built and bring new connections to different areas.