Erie, Missouri facts for kids

Erie is a small, unincorporated community located in the northern part of McDonald County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. 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.

This quiet community is situated where two creeks, Bullskin Creek and Indian Creek, meet. You can find Erie along Missouri Route C, which is a state road, about two miles east of the town of Goodman.

A Look Back: Erie's History

Erie has a history that stretches back to the 19th century. The area was officially mapped out, or platted, in 1868. This means that the land was surveyed and divided into lots, streets, and other areas, creating a formal layout for the community.

Early Communication: The Post Office

Before the days of email and instant messaging, post offices were super important for communities to connect with the outside world. A post office was first opened in Erie in 1858. This allowed residents to send and receive letters, which was the main way people communicated over long distances. The Erie post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed its doors in 1901.