Parks, Missouri facts for kids

Parks was once a small town located in Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Today, it's considered an 'extinct town,' which means it no longer exists as a community where people live. The U.S. government's Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) lists Parks as a place that used to be populated.

The History of Parks, Missouri

A Short-Lived Post Office

The town of Parks had its own post office, which was named "Park" (without the 's'). This post office opened in 1911. However, it only operated for a short time, closing its doors just four years later in 1915.

How Parks Got Its Name

The community of Parks was named after two important local businessmen: John Park and Barnes Park. These individuals were involved in the lumber industry in the area. It was common for towns to be named after prominent families or people who helped establish the community.