Edgewood, Missouri facts for kids

Edgewood is a small, unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of Pike County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

This community is found right on Missouri Route WW, about half a mile east of the larger US Route 61. If you travel about 4.5 miles southeast along Route 61, you'll reach the town of Eolia.

What is Edgewood's History?

Edgewood has a simple but interesting history. The community got its name because of its location. The very first people who settled there built their homes right at the edge of a large forest. This is how the name "Edgewood" came to be!

When Was the Post Office Open?

A post office was an important part of the community in the past, helping people send and receive letters and packages. The Edgewood post office first opened its doors in 1879. It served the community for many years before finally closing in 1955.