Goodland, Iron County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goodland, Missouri
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Location of Goodland within Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 750074 |
Goodland is a small, quiet place in Iron County, Missouri, in the United States. It's not a big city or town, but an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. You can find Goodland tucked away in the western part of Iron County, surrounded by the beautiful Mark Twain National Forest. It's about two miles from Route 49.
Goodland's Past: A Look Back
Goodland has a simple but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1882, a post office was opened here. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years, helping people connect with others. It finally closed its doors in 1966.
The people who settled here chose the name "Goodland" for a very good reason! They thought the land was excellent for farming and living. So, they named their community after the "good land" they found.
