Olden, Missouri facts for kids

Olden is a small place in Howell County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things for Olden. You can find Olden just east of U.S. Route 63, about two miles south of a town called Pomona.

A Look Back: Olden's History

Olden officially started in 1882. This is when the area was platted, which means its streets and building lots were carefully mapped out. The community was named after Benjamin Olden, who was an important official for the railroad. Railroads were very important back then for travel and moving goods.

The Olden Post Office

A post office was opened in Olden in 1883. A post office is where people send and receive mail, and it was a very important part of any community. It helped people stay connected. The Olden post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1951.