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Drew is a small place in Missouri, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Laclede County. Drew is located in the southern part of this county.

Where is Drew Located?

Drew is found in the state of Missouri. It sits on a road called State Route B. The community is on a ridge, which is like a long, narrow hill. This ridge is located east of a stream called Cobb Creek. Drew is about 1,109 feet (or 338 meters) above sea level.

A Glimpse into Drew's History

Drew has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened in Drew in 1892. A post office was very important back then. It was how people sent and received letters and packages. It also served as a central meeting point for the community. This post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1930. The community of Drew was named after an early settler. His name was S. E. Drew, a pioneer citizen who helped start the area.

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