Epworth, Missouri facts for kids

Epworth is a small, quiet place in Shelby County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of the USA. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council, unlike a city or town.

History of Epworth

A post office was opened in Epworth way back in 1891. This office helped people living there send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, finally closing its doors in 1935. The community got its name from a local church that was part of the Methodist religion. This church, in turn, was named after a town in England called Epworth, Lincolnshire. That English town is a very important place for people who follow the Methodist faith.