Maples, Missouri facts for kids
Maples is a small place in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's not a big city or town, but more like a small group of homes and buildings. This type of place is called an unincorporated community. It means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Maples is found in the northeastern part of Texas County, Missouri. You can find it about seven miles northeast of a town called Licking, right along Missouri Route C.
The Story of Maples
How Maples Got Its Name
Maples got its name from an important person named J. J. Maples. He was an early postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. The Maples post office first opened in 1891. It served the community for many years, helping people connect through mail. It finally closed its doors in 1967.
