Madry, Missouri facts for kids

Madry is a small place in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county, Barry County, rather than having its own mayor or town council. You can find Madry in the northeastern part of Barry County. It's located right on Missouri Route 39, which is a main road. It's about 6.5 miles south of a bigger town called Aurora.

The Story of Madry

Madry has a bit of history, even though it's a small place.

Early Days and the Post Office

A long time ago, in 1892, a post office was opened in Madry. This was a really important place back then! People would go there to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, helping the community connect with the outside world. It finally closed its doors in 1918.

How Madry Got Its Name

The community of Madry was named after a person named A. H. Madry. He was the first owner of the land where the community was built. It was common for places to be named after important people or families who lived there or owned the land.