Cross Roads, Douglas County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cross Roads, Missouri
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Historic community
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 Cross Roads, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | U. S. A. |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Douglas County |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 749532 |
Cross Roads is a small, historic community in Douglas County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
You can find Cross Roads in the southwest part of Douglas County. It's located right on Missouri Route DD, just west of Missouri Route 76. A cool fact is that it's also on the edge of the huge Mark Twain National Forest, a beautiful area with lots of trees and nature.
A Look Back in Time
The community of Cross Roads has an interesting past. It got its name because it was located at an important intersection, where roads crossed paths. This made it a natural gathering spot for people in the area.
The Old Post Office
A very important part of Cross Roads' history was its post office. It first opened its doors in 1909. For many years, this post office was a central place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It connected the community to the rest of the world. The post office served the residents of Cross Roads for half a century, finally closing in 1959.
