Dickens, Missouri facts for kids
Dickens is a small place in Missouri, USA. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Dickens is located in the north-central part of Taney County. You can find it along Missouri Route 76. It's about one mile southwest of Taneyville and 4.5 miles northeast of Forsyth.
The History of Dickens
This community has an interesting past. It was once known by a different name: "Taney City."
Post Offices and Names
A post office is where mail is sent and received. The first post office here was called Taney City. It opened in 1858 and closed in 1894.
Later, a new post office opened in 1899. This one was named Dickens. It stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1958.
Where Did the Name "Dickens" Come From?
People believe the name "Dickens" might be a tribute to a famous writer. This writer was Charles Dickens, a well-known novelist. He wrote many classic books, like "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist." It's cool to think a small community in Missouri might be named after such a famous author!
