Flatwoods, Missouri facts for kids

Flatwoods is a small place in Ripley County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Flatwoods

When Was Flatwoods Started?

Flatwoods got its name because of the flat, wooded areas nearby. In 1900, a post office was opened there. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was a big deal for a community back then. It showed that the area was growing and had enough people to need its own mail service.

Why Did the Post Office Close?

The post office in Flatwoods stayed open for many years. It helped people send letters and packages until 1954. After that, it closed down. Sometimes, post offices close because fewer people live in the area, or because mail services change. Even without a post office, Flatwoods remains a part of Ripley County.