Chestnut Ridge, Missouri facts for kids

Chestnut Ridge is a small, quiet place located in Ste. Genevieve County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area, and the county government helps manage things for the people living there.

How Chestnut Ridge Got Its Name

The name "Chestnut Ridge" tells us a lot about the area's past! This community was named for the many chestnut trees that once grew on a nearby hill or "ridge." Imagine a beautiful landscape covered in these tall, strong trees.

A long time ago, in 1860, a post office opened in Chestnut Ridge. A post office was a very important place back then. It was where people could send and receive letters, packages, and news. This helped connect the community to other places. The post office served the people of Chestnut Ridge for about 17 years, closing its doors in 1877.