Dawson, Missouri facts for kids

Dawson is a small, quiet community located in Wright County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own city government like larger towns do. Instead, it's part of the wider county area.

About Dawson

Dawson is found in the eastern part of Wright County. If you're looking at a map, you'll find it along Missouri Route 95. This road helps connect Dawson to other places nearby.

Where is Dawson?

Dawson is about nine miles north of a town called Mountain Grove. It's also about three miles south of where Route 95 meets another road, Missouri Route 38. So, it's pretty easy to find if you're traveling on these state routes.

A Look at History

Even though Dawson is a small community, it has some interesting history.

• Post Office: Dawson once had its own post office. It was open for many years, from 1910 all the way until 1956. This means people in Dawson could send and receive mail right in their own community.
• Dawson School: In 1938, there was also a school in Dawson, known as Dawson School. This shows that the community was a place where families lived and children went to learn.