New Grove, Missouri facts for kids

New Grove was once a small town located in the western part of Wright County, in the beautiful Ozarks region of southern Missouri, United States. Today, it's considered an "extinct town," which means it no longer exists as a populated community. The government lists it as a place where people once lived.

Where Was New Grove?

New Grove was situated on the north side of the Woods Fork of the Gasconade River. You can find its approximate location along Missouri Route F, about 2.5 miles south of Missouri Route 38. Imagine a quiet spot by the river, that's where New Grove used to be!

A Glimpse into Its Past

Even though New Grove is gone now, it had a short but interesting history.

• A post office was opened in New Grove in 1905. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages.
• The post office served the community for ten years, closing its doors in 1915.
• New Grove also had its own school, called the New Grove Schoolhouse. This is where the children of the town would have gone to learn. Like the town itself, the school is no longer in operation.