Mark, Missouri facts for kids
Mark is what we call a "ghost town" in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's empty. No one lives there anymore. It's like a town that disappeared!
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Where Was Mark?
Mark was located in Marion County, in the state of Missouri, USA. Missouri is a state in the middle of America.
A Short History of Mark
How Mark Got Its Name
The town of Mark was named after a person called Clayton Mark. He was an investor, which means he put money into developing the area. Sometimes, towns are named after important people who helped start them.
The Post Office
Mark had its own post office. It opened in 1914. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It's usually a busy place in a town. But the post office in Mark didn't stay open for very long. It closed in 1927. This means the town was only active for about 13 years.
Other Names for Mark
Before it was called Mark, or sometimes at the same time, this area had other names. People also knew it as "Dunsford" and "Moody." It's interesting how places can have different names over time!
