Greer, Missouri facts for kids

Greer is a small place in Oregon County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Greer is located along Missouri Route 19, a main road that connects it to nearby towns like Alton and Winona.

Near Greer, Missouri Route 19 crosses the beautiful Eleven Point River. This spot is known as Greer Crossing. Just north of the community, you'll find Greer Spring, a natural spring that adds to the area's natural beauty.

History of Greer

The community of Greer has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.

How Greer Got Its Name

Greer was named after a man named Samuel Greer. He was an important person in the area's early days. Samuel Greer was also a veteran of the American Civil War, a big war in the United States that happened from 1861 to 1865. He was one of the first settlers, or "pioneers," in the community.

Greer's Post Office

A post office was opened in Greer in 1890. This was an important service for the people living there, allowing them to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1941.