Main City, Missouri facts for kids

Main City is a small place in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's located in Cass County. Main City is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

History of Main City

Main City has a history that goes back to the late 1800s. The area was officially planned out in 1879. This process is called "platting." It means someone drew up maps showing where streets and lots would be.

The community was named after a man named William Main. He was an important landowner in the area at that time.

A post office was also opened in Main City in 1879. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1906.