Chestnutridge, Missouri facts for kids

Chestnutridge is a small, unincorporated community located in the southwestern part of Christian County, Missouri, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's about 14 miles south of Ozark and 3.5 miles southeast of Spokane.

Chestnutridge sits on a place called Chestnut Ridge, which is about 1,325 feet high. You can find it near Missouri Route BB, just east of Missouri Route 176, and about two miles west of U.S. Route 65. This community is also part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area.

What's in a Name?

The name "Chestnutridge" comes from the natural landscape around it. The community is named after the ridge it sits on. Long ago, this ridge was home to many chestnut trees. These trees were very common in the area.

A Bit of History

Chestnutridge has had a post office serving its residents since 1902. This means that for over a century, people in Chestnutridge have been able to send and receive mail right in their own community.