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Grace, Carroll County, Missouri facts for kids

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Grace is a small, quiet place in the United States, located in Carroll County, Missouri. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Grace

Early Days and the Post Office

Grace got its start a long time ago. In 1893, a post office opened there. This was a big deal because it helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for about nine years, closing its doors in 1902.

How Grace Got Its Name

The community of Grace received its name from a church that was located nearby. It's common for small places to be named after important local landmarks, like churches, schools, or natural features.

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