Fertile, Missouri facts for kids

Fertile is a small, unincorporated community located in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

History of Fertile

Fertile got its name because the land around it was very good for farming. People thought the area was "fertile," meaning it could grow a lot of crops.

Post Office in Fertile

A post office was opened in Fertile in 1884. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1928.

Ancient Art Near Fertile

Near Fertile, there are some very old and interesting places called the Cresswell Petroglyph Archeological Site and the Washington State Park Petroglyph Archeological Site. These sites are special because they have "petroglyphs." Petroglyphs are ancient drawings or carvings made by people on rocks. These carvings tell us about the people who lived in this area a very long time ago.

These important historical sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as significant places that should be protected because of their historical and cultural value.