Edmonson, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edmonson, Missouri
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 Edmonson, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Edmonson, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 717409 |
Edmonson is a small, quiet place in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Edmonson is located where two roads meet: Supplemental Routes H and W. It's about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) southeast of a town called Lincoln.
A Glimpse into Edmonson's History
Edmonson has a bit of history tied to its name and services. The community was named after a local family who lived in the area. This was a common way for places to get their names long ago.
The Old Post Office
For a while, Edmonson had its very own post office. This post office opened in 1886. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office was very important for communities back then. It connected them to the outside world. The Edmonson post office stayed open for about 30 years. It closed its doors in 1916.
