House Springs, Missouri facts for kids
House Springs is a small community located in Jefferson County, Missouri, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community," meaning it's part of the larger county area. You can find it just off Route 30, where it meets Routes MM and W, close to Byrnes Mill.
This community has a long history! A post office has been helping people send mail in House Springs since 1833. The name "House Springs" comes from an early settler named Adam House. He arrived in the area around 1795. Sadly, he was killed near a natural spring by Native Americans, and that event gave the community its unique name.
Two important historical sites in House Springs are recognized nationally. The Valentine Leight General Store and the Moder Archeological District are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that help us learn about the past.
Education in House Springs
Students in House Springs are part of the Northwest R-I School District. The community has its own school, House Springs Elementary School, for younger students. For older kids, the local high school is Northwest High School, which is located nearby in Cedar Hill.
There is also a private school in the area, Our Lady Queen of Peace School. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis and was started around 1967.
