Max, Missouri facts for kids
Max was once a small town in Dent County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's now considered an "extinct town," which means it no longer exists as a populated place. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) officially lists Max as a place where people used to live.
Max: A Lost Town in Missouri
Max was a small community that has now disappeared. Places like Max are sometimes called "ghost towns" because they are no longer active or inhabited.
Where Was Max?
Max was located in Dent County, Missouri, a county in the central-southern part of the state. Many small towns like Max grew up around specific industries or services, and when those changed, the towns often faded away.
Why Did Max Disappear?
One important part of Max's history was its post office. A post office for Max was opened in 1912. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed in 1954. When a town's post office closes, it often means the community is shrinking or people are moving away.
The town of Max got its name in a simple way. An early postmaster, who was in charge of the post office, decided to name the community after his son. His son's first name was Max, Max Coffman. This is how the town of Max got its unique name. After the post office closed, the town slowly faded away, becoming an extinct place.
