Competition, Missouri facts for kids

Competition is a small, quiet place in Laclede County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Competition, Missouri?

Competition is located in the southern part of Laclede County. It's about 17 miles (27 kilometers) southeast of a bigger city called Lebanon. You can find it along Missouri Route Z. It's also very close to the border between Laclede County and Wright County. Another small community, Lynchburg, is about seven miles (11 kilometers) to the east. The Gasconade River also flows nearby, just about a mile (1.6 kilometers) to the east.

A Look at Competition's History

This community wasn't always called Competition! When people first started settling here in the 1840s, it was known as "Newburg."

The name "Competition" came about in an interesting way. In 1858, a post office was opened in the area. To decide on a new name for the community, a "naming competition" was held. The name "Competition" won, and it stuck! The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1967.