Lakeview, Missouri facts for kids
Lakeview is a small place where people live in Ray County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there. Lakeview is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
About Lakeview
Lakeview is located in the beautiful state of Missouri, which is in the central part of the United States. It's a quiet area that is still close enough to the big city of Kansas City for people to enjoy its benefits.
A Look Back: Lakeview's History
The name "Lake View" was first used for a post office that opened in the area in 1893. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for about 11 years. It closed its doors in 1904. The community got its name, Lake View, because it was located near a body of water called Lake Heisinger. This lake was an important feature of the area.
