Lemons, Missouri facts for kids
Lemons is a small community located in Putnam County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area where people live that the government counts for official records, even though it doesn't have its own city government. Lemons is found in the southwestern part of Wilson Township, about four miles south of Unionville along Route 5.
The Story of Lemons: How It Got Its Name
The community of Lemons has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its name! It wasn't always called Lemons.
Early Beginnings and Name Changes
The area was first officially mapped out in 1877. It was named "Lemen Station" after a person named Abraham Lemen, who helped plan the community.
Over the years, the name of this small place changed many times. Some of its other names included:
- "Xenia"
- "Leman Station"
- "Lemen"
- "Lemenville"
- "Lemons Station"
- "Lemonville"
The Post Office and Its Journey
A post office is a very important part of any community, allowing people to send and receive mail. The post office in Lemons also went through several name changes:
- It first opened in 1876 with the name "Lemen".
- Later in 1876, its name was changed to "Lemon Station".
- It closed for a short time in 1878.
- When it reopened in 1879, it was called "Xenia".
- In 1898, the name changed again to "Lemonville".
- Finally, in 1915, it became "Lemons", which is the name we know today.
- The post office in Lemons officially closed for good in 1975.
