Milltown, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milltown, Missouri
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 Milltown, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Milltown, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 751105 |
Milltown is a small place in western Butler County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
About Milltown, Missouri
Milltown is nestled in a scenic area. It is located near Hurricane Creek. This creek flows into Tenmile Creek. Another creek, Beaverdam Creek, is also nearby.
Location and Surroundings
This community is found within the beautiful Mark Twain National Forest. This forest is a large protected area. It's a great place for nature and outdoor activities. Milltown is about ten miles west of a larger city called Poplar Bluff.
A Bit of History
Milltown has an interesting past. For a while, it was also known by another name: Kerens.
The Kerens Post Office
Years ago, there was a post office in Milltown. It was named Kerens. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was named after a person named R.C. Kerens. He was a postmaster in St. Louis. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
