Hedrick, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hedrick
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 Hedrick
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Hedrick is a small, quiet place in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
The Story of Hedrick
How Hedrick Got Its Name
Hedrick got its start a long time ago. In 1884, a post office opened there. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It was a very important place for people to connect with others and get news. This post office served the community for many years, until 1907.
The community was named after a special person: Cicero P. Hedrick. He was a local judge. Judges help make sure laws are followed and disagreements are settled fairly. Naming the community after him was a way to honor his importance in the area.
