Keethtown, Missouri facts for kids

Keethtown is a small place in Miller County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Discovering Keethtown

Keethtown is located in the southern part of Miller County, Missouri. It's found along Missouri Route U, which is a road that helps people get around the area.

Where is Keethtown Located?

If you were looking on a map, Keethtown is about four miles (or about 6.4 kilometers) southeast of another community called Brumley. It's also quite close to the border between Miller County and Camden County, being about 1.5 miles (or 2.4 kilometers) north of that county line.

How Keethtown Got Its Name

This community got its name from a person named William Keeth. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods. It was common for places to be named after important people who lived or worked there, especially those who helped the community grow.