Castorville, Missouri facts for kids

Castorville was a small settlement in Stoddard County, Missouri, that no longer exists today. It's what we call an "extinct town" or "ghost town" because people stopped living there a long time ago. This community was named after the nearby Castor River.

The Story of Castorville

Castorville was once a small, active community. It was also known by the shorter name "Castor." Like many early towns, it played an important role in the lives of the people who lived there.

A Brief History of the Post Office

A post office is a key part of any community, helping people send and receive letters and packages. Castorville had a post office that opened and closed a few times.

• In 1834, a post office first opened under the name "Castor."
• It closed just two years later, in 1836.
• Years later, in 1866, the post office reopened. This time, it was called "Castorville."
• However, it did not stay open for long and was officially closed down in 1869. After this, the town eventually faded away.