Happy Hollow, Missouri facts for kids

Happy Hollow is a small place in Missouri, a state in the United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community.

What is Happy Hollow?

Happy Hollow is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government, which in this case is Washington County.

Finding Happy Hollow

You can find Happy Hollow in the eastern part of Washington County, Missouri. It's located right along Missouri Route 47. If you travel west on this road, you'll reach a place called Old Mines. If you go east, you'll find Cadet.

What's in a Name?

The name "Happy Hollow" is a special kind of name called a commendatory name. This means the name itself suggests something positive or pleasant. It's like saying the place is a happy or nice hollow (a small valley or dip in the land).