Kinder, Missouri facts for kids

Kinder is a small place in Stoddard County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger county's rules.

Kinder, Missouri

A Look Back: The History of Kinder

Kinder got its name from a man named James Kinder. He owned a sawmill in the area. A sawmill is a factory where logs are cut into lumber, which is wood used for building houses and other things.

A post office was opened in Kinder in 1910. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even handle other services like money orders. This post office served the community for many years, helping people stay connected. It finally closed its doors in 1963.