Earl, Missouri facts for kids

Earl is a small, quiet place located in Callaway County, in the state of Missouri, USA. 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 managed by the county government.

History of Earl

The community of Earl has a simple but interesting past. A post office was opened here in 1891, which helped people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for several years before closing in 1907.

Earl was named after a young boy named Earl Sexton. His father was a local merchant, which means he owned a store or business in the area. Naming the community after a local family member was a common way to honor people who were important to the area's early days.