Cottage, Missouri facts for kids

Cottage is a small, unincorporated community located in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

History of Cottage

Cottage was established a long time ago, mainly to serve as a place for people in the surrounding countryside to send and receive mail. This was very important before the internet and widespread telephone use!

The Post Office Era

A special building called a post office was opened in Cottage in 1891. This post office was the heart of the community for many years. It helped connect the local farmers and residents with the rest of the world by handling their letters and packages.

However, the post office in Cottage didn't operate forever. It closed its doors in 1904. After the post office closed, the community became less active as a central hub. Today, Cottage remains a quiet, unincorporated area in Macon County.