Hobson, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hobson
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 Hobson
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) |
Hobson is a small, quiet place located in Dent County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means that Hobson is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own separate local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger Dent County.
A Look Back at Hobson's History
The community of Hobson was named after a local businessman, T. E. Hobson. He was important in the area because he owned a watermill. A watermill is a special kind of mill that uses the power of flowing water, like from a river or stream, to turn a large wheel. This wheel then helps to power machinery, often used for grinding grain into flour or for sawing wood.
A post office was opened in Hobson in 1893. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even handle money orders. It was a very important place for people to connect with others and get news before the internet and phones were common. The Hobson post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1954.
