Cove, Missouri facts for kids

Cove is a small, unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of McDonald County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. 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. Cove is situated along Missouri Route 90, a state highway. The Trent Creek also flows near the community to the south.

History of Cove

Cove started out as a local center for people living nearby. It was like a "country office" where people could get things done. A post office, which handles mail, was opened in Cove in 1894. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It operated for several years before closing down in 1907.