Cherry Dell, Missouri facts for kids
Cherry Dell was once a small town in Marion County, Missouri, in the United States. Today, it is known as an extinct town, meaning it no longer exists as a populated place.
A post office was opened in Cherry Dell in 1879. It served the community for many years. The post office closed its doors in 1906. This often happens when a town's population shrinks or people move away.
People say the town got its name from a cherry tree. This tree was located near where the town first started. Many old towns were named after natural features nearby.
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