Ginlet, Missouri facts for kids

Ginlet is a tiny, unincorporated community located in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

The Story of Ginlet

Ginlet might be a small place, but it has its own interesting history! A post office was opened there in 1903. A post office is a place where you can send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for a few years, closing its doors in 1907.

How Ginlet Got Its Name

The name "Ginlet" comes from a small tool called a gimlet. A gimlet is a tool used to drill small holes, often in wood. People said the community was so tiny, it was "as small as a gimlet." That's how it got its unique name! There was a small mistake in the spelling when the name was first written down for the post office, and it was never corrected.