Koeltztown, Missouri facts for kids
Koeltztown (say it like KELTS'-town) is a small place in Missouri, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Koeltztown is located about 17 miles southeast of Jefferson City. It is one of the oldest places settled in Osage County.
How Koeltztown Started
The community of Koeltztown began in 1858. It was named after August Koeltze. He was the first "postmaster" there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
Mr. Koeltze was not Catholic himself. But he gave land for a Catholic church. He hoped this would bring more people to live there. He wanted a town to grow around St. Boniface Catholic Church. A post office opened in Koeltztown in 1862. It has been helping people send mail ever since.
Koeltztown During the Civil War
The American Civil War happened from 1861 to 1865. During this time, some soldiers passed through Koeltztown. However, there were no big battles fought in the area. The community was mostly peaceful during the war.
Who Settled in Koeltztown?
Most of the early European settlers in Koeltztown were German immigrants. These were people who moved to America from Germany. They arrived in large numbers from the mid-1800s to the late 1800s. They helped build the community and its local traditions.
