Estill, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Estill
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Location of Estill, MO
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Post office created | 1877 |
| Founded by | John R. Estill |
| Named for | John R. Estill |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| ZIP Code |
65274
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
Estill is a small place in Howard County, Missouri. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Estill doesn't have a mayor or its own city council. Instead, it's part of the larger county government. This is different from a city, which has its own rules and services.
A Look Back: Estill's History
Estill got its name from a person named John R. Estill. He was the first owner of the land where the community was built. It's common for places to be named after important people or features nearby.
A post office was opened in Estill in 1877. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1944.
