Hartford, Missouri facts for kids

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

History

The community of Hartford has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s. A post office was first opened in Hartford in 1851. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years, staying open until 1900.

Hartford likely got its name from Hertford, a town in England. It's possible the name came directly from the English town, or perhaps through another American town that was also named Hartford.