Matson, Missouri facts for kids
Matson is a small community located in southern St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. You can find Matson about three miles south of Defiance. It sits along Route 94 and is very close to the Missouri River.
A Look Back: Matson's History
Matson has a simple but interesting history. The community once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1893. It helped people send and receive mail for many decades. The post office continued to operate until 1971.
People believe the community was named after Abraham Matson. He was an important early settler in the area. A "pioneer citizen" means he was one of the first people to live and build a life there.
