Oermann, Missouri facts for kids

Oermann is a small, undeveloped area in western Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather a community where people live. You can find Oermann along Missouri Route 30. It's about two miles northeast of Grubville and two miles southwest of Dittmer.

History of Oermann

The community of Oermann got its start with a post office. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. The Oermann post office opened in 1888. It served the community for many years, helping people connect through letters and packages.

The post office was named after an important person in the area. Charles Oermann was an early postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office. He gave the community his last name, Oermann. The post office eventually closed in 1955.