Ectonville, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ectonville, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Entrance sign to the community
Ectonville, Missouri Location in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Clay
Elevation	1,020 ft (310 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64167
Area code(s)	816
GNIS feature ID	717394

Ectonville is a small place in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there. Ectonville is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.

What is Ectonville?

An unincorporated community like Ectonville is a group of homes or businesses. It is not officially a city or town. People living in Ectonville rely on Clay County for services. These services include things like roads and public safety.

Where is Ectonville Located?

Ectonville is found in the state of Missouri. It is in Clay County, which is in the western part of the state. The community is close to the big city of Kansas City. This means it is part of a larger area with many people and activities. Ectonville is located at about 39 degrees North and 94 degrees West.

How Did Ectonville Get Its Name?

The community of Ectonville was named after a person named Dillie Ecton. Dillie Ecton was a local merchant. A merchant is someone who sells goods. Dillie Ecton lived and worked in the area during the 1930s. The community was named in her honor.

Quick Facts About Ectonville

Ectonville sits at an elevation of about 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. This is how high it is compared to the ocean. The community uses the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places in the middle of the United States. During part of the year, they switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT). The ZIP code for Ectonville is 64167. The area code for phones is 816.