Koester, Missouri facts for kids
Koester is a small place in Missouri, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area known as St. Francois County.
Koester's Past
A long time ago, in 1893, a post office opened in Koester. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years, staying open until 1917.
The community got its name from a person named C. E. Koester. He owned a local mill, which was a place where grain was ground into flour. It was common for places to be named after important people or landmarks nearby.
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