Friedenswald, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Friedenswald, Missouri
Village
Friedenswald, Missouri Location in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Camden
Township	Osceola
Area
• Total	0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
• Land	0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	814 ft (248 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4
• Density	39.60/sq mi (15.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65020
Area code(s)	573
GNIS feature ID	2807612

Friedenswald is a tiny village located in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's found in the central part of Camden County, Missouri, along a road called Lake Road 5-89. This small community became an official village in 2008.

Friedenswald covers about 65 acres, which is roughly the size of 50 football fields. It's known for being one of the smallest villages in the entire U.S. In 2020, only four people lived there!

How Friedenswald is Governed

Friedenswald became an official village in 2008. This means it was "incorporated," or formally recognized, under a special rule called the Missouri Village Law. The local government, the Camden County Commission, approved this.

Instead of a mayor, Friedenswald is managed by a group of people called a board of trustees. These trustees are like a small council that makes decisions for the village. They help keep things running smoothly in this very small community.

Population and People

Friedenswald is truly a small place! According to the 2020 U.S. Census, only four people lived in the village. This makes it one of the least populated villages you'll find.