Millersburg, Missouri facts for kids
Millersburg is a small community in Callaway County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's not a city with its own government, but a place where people live and work. You can find it close to the border between Boone and Callaway counties, near a stream called Owl Creek. This creek flows into Cedar Creek. North of Millersburg, there's a pretty area with a lake called Little Dixie Lake and the Little Dixie Wildlife Management Area. It's also located near Missouri Route J, not far from the big highway I-70.
A Look Back in Time
Millersburg is one of the oldest settlements in Callaway County. It was founded not long after Missouri became a state in 1821. In 1829, the community was officially planned out. It was located along an old path called the "Boone's Lick" trail, which was important for travel in the early 1800s. The community got its name from an early settler named Thomas Miller, who came from Kentucky. A post office opened in Millersburg in 1830 and served the community for many years, finally closing in 1953.
Famous People from Millersburg
- Beverly Thomas Galloway, a well-known educator and scientist, was born in Millersburg. He made important contributions to the study of plants and agriculture.
