Chantilly, Missouri facts for kids

Chantilly is a small, historic place in Lincoln County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. The government's mapping system, called GNIS, lists Chantilly as a place that used to have more people living there.

A Look Back in Time: Chantilly's History

Chantilly was first planned out in 1852. It was given its name after a famous place in France. Many places in the United States were named after towns in Europe. This often happened when settlers from those countries moved to new areas.

A post office was opened in Chantilly in 1840. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It helped connect the community to the rest of the country. The post office stayed open for many years, but it finally closed in 1918. After the post office closed, the area became less populated over time.