Empire Prairie, Missouri facts for kids

Empire Prairie was once a small community in Andrew County, Missouri. Today, it is known as an extinct town or a ghost town, meaning people no longer live there.

What Was Empire Prairie?

An extinct town, often called a ghost town, is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's empty. Empire Prairie is one of these places in Missouri. It was once a "populated place," which means it had people living there.

A Look at Its History

Empire Prairie had a post office that opened in 1859. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1905. After the post office closed, people likely moved away. The community got its name from a local farm. This farm was also called Empire Prairie. It was owned by an early settler named David Bonham.