Eldridge, Missouri facts for kids

Eldridge is a small, unincorporated community located in northern Laclede 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 does. Instead, it's governed by the county.

Where is Eldridge Located?

You can find Eldridge about twelve miles northwest of a larger city called Lebanon. It's situated along Missouri Route E and is west of Missouri Route 5. If you ever need to send mail there, the ZIP Code for Eldridge is 65463.

How Did Eldridge Begin?

Eldridge was officially planned and mapped out, a process called "platting," in the year 1884. It was named after a person named S. N. Eldridge, who was an important early settler, often called a "pioneer citizen," in the area.

A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. Eldridge has had its own post office serving the community since 1886, just a couple of years after the community was first planned.