Hedge City, Missouri facts for kids

Hedge City is a small, unincorporated community located in Knox County, in the state of Missouri, United States. 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 with a mayor and city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

A Glimpse into Hedge City's Past

Hedge City was officially planned and marked out on a map, a process called "platting," in the year 1862. This was during the time of the American Civil War. Later, in 1876, a post office was opened in Hedge City. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, serving the community until 1907. After that, the post office closed down.