Crowder, Missouri facts for kids

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Crowder is a small place located in Scott County, Missouri, in the United States. You can find this community on State Highway Z, right between the towns of Tanner and Vanduser.

The Story of Crowder

Crowder began its journey in the 1890s. This was when the railroad tracks were extended to reach this area. The community was named after a person called James H. Crowder, who was an important official for the railroad company at that time.

Becoming a Town

Crowder officially became an incorporated town in the year 1902. This meant it gained legal recognition as a town. Before that, in 1898, a post office was opened in Crowder. This post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed down in 1957.

Education in Crowder

For many years, Crowder had its own schoolhouse. This school was open from about 1901 until 1950. It served as a place where children in the community could go to learn and get their education.

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