Claysville, Boone County, Missouri facts for kids

Claysville is a small, unincorporated community located in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Claysville is the very southernmost settlement in Boone County, and it's located close to the big Missouri River.

A Look at Claysville's Past

Claysville was first planned and settled in the year 1844. It was given its name to honor a very famous American politician named Henry Clay.

A post office was opened in Claysville in 1850. This post office helped the community send and receive mail for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1908.

Who Was Henry Clay?

Henry Clay was a very important American statesman from Kentucky. A statesman is a skilled and respected political leader. He lived from 1777 to 1852. Clay served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was known for his ability to find compromises between different groups. He played a big role in shaping the United States during its early years.