Evening Shade, Missouri facts for kids

Evening Shade is a small place located in the northwest part of Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government usually takes care of things for the people living there.

Where is Evening Shade?

You can find Evening Shade along Missouri Route AW. It's about four miles north of another small community called Roby. There's also a place nearby called Old Evening Shade, which is about two miles to the northwest.

The Story of Evening Shade

Evening Shade once had its very own post office! A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even get other services. The post office in Eveningshade (which was spelled slightly differently back then) opened in the year 1900. It was an important part of the community, helping people stay connected. The post office served the area for many years before it closed in 1957. The community's name, "Evening Shade," was chosen because it described the area well, perhaps suggesting a peaceful, shaded spot.