Harper, Missouri facts for kids

Harper is a small community located in St. Clair County, in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's not an official city or town with its own local government, which is why it's called an "unincorporated community." You can find Harper about ten miles east of Osceola, close to the border of St. Clair and Hickory counties.

A Look Back: Harper's History

Harper has a simple but interesting history, mainly centered around its early days and a special school building.

The First Post Office

A post office was opened in Harper in 1891. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It was named after H. G. Harper, who was an important early resident. He helped the community get its post office. The post office served the area for many years before it closed in 1917.

A Special School Building

The Harper School building is a very important part of the community's past. In 2007, this old school was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a place that is important to the history of the United States and is protected.