Castle Rock, Missouri facts for kids

Castle Rock is a place in Osage County, Missouri, that used to be a town but is now abandoned. It's often called a "ghost town." It sits right on a big curve of the Osage River.

What is Castle Rock?

Castle Rock was once a small town in Missouri. Today, it's known as an "extinct town" or a "ghost town," meaning people no longer live there. It's a historical site that tells a story about the past.

Where is Castle Rock Located?

This former town is found in Osage County, in the state of Missouri. It's special because it's located on a sharp bend of the Osage River. Across the river, in Cole County, you can see the famous "Castle Rock" formation that gave the town its name. This rock is near Wardsville. To the west, also across the river, is the Pikes Camp Wildlife Area, a place for nature and animals.

The History of Castle Rock

Castle Rock was officially started in 1856. It was named after a unique rock shape nearby that looked like a castle. For a while, the town had its own post office, which opened in 1856 and stayed active until 1885. Besides the post office, the community also had a schoolhouse where children learned.