China, Missouri facts for kids
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China, Missouri
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 China, Missouri
Location in Missouri
China, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howell |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
China is a small, unincorporated community located in the southern part of Howell County, in the state of Missouri, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government.
You can find China along Missouri Route JJ. It's about 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of a larger town called West Plains. The South Fork Spring River flows about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of this community. A building called the China Union Church is also located right next to Route JJ in the area.
History of China, Missouri
How China Got Its Name
The community of China got its name from a local church that had the same name. This is a common way for small places to be named.
The China Post Office
A post office was opened in China in 1892. It helped people send and receive mail in the area. However, the post office only stayed open for a few years, closing down in 1897.
