Elkland, Missouri facts for kids
Elkland is a small place in northwestern Webster County, Missouri, in the United States. It's not an official city or town with its own local government, so it's called an unincorporated community. You can find Elkland along Route 38, about ten miles northwest of Marshfield. It's also part of the larger area around Springfield, Missouri, which is called the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
About Elkland
Elkland is a quiet community with a bit of history. It's a place where people live, even though it doesn't have a mayor or city council like a big city.
Its Name and History
Elkland has had a post office since 1870, which means it's been a recognized community for a long time. The name "Elkland" came from the animals that used to live nearby. Long ago, there were many elk in the area where the community was first built.
Famous Resident: Helen Viola Jackson
In 2018, a special resident from Elkland, Helen Viola Jackson, was honored. She was added to the Missouri Walk of Fame. Helen Viola Jackson was famous because she was the last living widow of a soldier who fought in the American Civil War. This war happened many years ago, from 1861 to 1865.
