Kirby, Missouri facts for kids

Kirby is a small place in Shelby County, in the state of Missouri, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's managed by the county instead of having its own mayor or city council.

The Story of Kirby

The community of Kirby was named after a local family called the Kirby family. They were important to the area.

A post office was opened in Kirby in 1882. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office helped the community stay connected. It operated for many years before it closed down in 1906.