Crawford, Missouri facts for kids

Crawford is a small place in Scotland County, Missouri. 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 mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

A Look Back: Crawford's History

Crawford has a simple but interesting history. It was first called "Crawford Station." This name came about because of a special place where people could send and receive mail.

The Early Post Office

In 1878, a post office opened in Crawford Station. Back then, post offices were super important. They were the main way people communicated and sent letters or packages. Imagine a time before emails and text messages! The post office was the heart of communication for the community.

How Crawford Got Its Name

The name of the community changed to just "Crawford" in 1903. The post office, which was so central to the area, closed a few years later in 1906. The name "Crawford" comes from a man named J. H. Crawford. He was an early postmaster, meaning he was in charge of the post office. He gave his last name to this small but historic community.