Ebb, Missouri facts for kids

Ebb was once a small community, or "extinct town," located in St. Clair County, Missouri in the U.S. state of Missouri. An extinct town is a place that used to have people living there and businesses, but now it's empty or almost empty. Ebb is often called a ghost town because it no longer exists as a lively community.

What Was Ebb?

Ebb was a very small settlement that had a post office for a short time. This post office was important because it helped people send and receive mail, connecting them to other towns and cities. It was a key part of daily life back then.

The Post Office at Ebb

The post office in Ebb first opened its doors in 1902. It served the local community for about 11 years. In 1913, the post office closed down, which often happens when a town's population shrinks or people move away. The closing of a post office can be a sign that a community is becoming a ghost town.

How Ebb Got Its Name

The community of Ebb was named after a person! It was named after Ebenezer Vaughn, who was the child of a local minister. Naming towns after important people or families in the area was a common practice in the past.