Edwards, Missouri facts for kids
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Edwards, Missouri
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 Edwards, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Edwards, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65326
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 717410 |
Edwards is a small, unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of Benton County, Missouri, in the United States. 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. You can find Edwards along Route 7, about 16 miles (26 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Warsaw.
History of Edwards
The community of Edwards got its start quite a while ago. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, was first opened in Edwards in the year 1883. The area was named after a local landowner who lived there.
Education in Edwards
For students living in Edwards, the Warsaw R-IX School District helps provide their education. This school district operates South Elementary School right in Edwards, serving the younger students in the community.
