Hamden, Missouri facts for kids

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

The History of Hamden

Hamden has a quiet past. A post office was opened in Hamden in 1874. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open and served the community until 1953. After that year, the post office closed its doors. The exact reason or story behind how Hamden got its name is not well known today.