Ellsworth, Missouri facts for kids

Ellsworth is a small, quiet place in Texas County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

A Glimpse into Ellsworth's Past

Ellsworth has a bit of history, even if it's a small place today. A long time ago, in 1846, a post office was opened there. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, until 1876.

The community itself was named after a person! It was named in honor of a local merchant, Mr. Ellsworth. He was a businessman who visited the area often.

Nearby Towns to Explore

Ellsworth is located near a few other towns in Missouri. If you travel about 9.1 miles from Ellsworth, you'll find Licking, Missouri. Another town, Houston, Missouri, is just a little further, about 9.3 miles away. And if you go about 12.2 miles, you'll reach Plato, Missouri. These towns are the closest neighbors to Ellsworth.