Libertyville, Missouri facts for kids

Libertyville is a small, unincorporated community located in southeastern St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does.

You can find Libertyville along Missouri Route DD. It's situated east of a place called Knob Lick and north of Mine La Motte. This community is also special because it's located right where the Little Saint Francis River begins.

A Look Back in Time

Libertyville has a bit of history! Imagine a time before emails and cell phones. People sent letters through a post office. A post office was opened in Libertyville way back in 1863. It served the community for many years, but it eventually closed its doors in 1919.

The community's name, Libertyville, most likely came from a nearby area called Liberty Township. Sometimes, places can have different names over time. In the past, Libertyville was also known by other names, like "Kinkead" and "Liberty Meeting House."