Exchange, Missouri facts for kids
Exchange is a small, quiet place located in the beautiful Ozarks region of southeast Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would. Exchange is found in the southwestern part of Reynolds County.
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Location and Surroundings
Exchange is easy to find along Missouri Route 106. It is about 3.5 miles west of a larger town called Ellington. The community sits right on the flat land next to Logan Creek. This creek is a branch of the Black River and flows through the scenic Ozarks.
A Look Back at History
How Exchange Got Its Name
The community of Exchange got its name because it was a place where people traded things. Imagine a small market or meeting spot where farmers and traders would exchange goods! This is how the area became known as "Exchange."
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Exchange way back in 1887. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years before it closed down in 1918.
