Potts, Missouri facts for kids

Potts is a small place in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Osage County.

Potts is easy to find because it's right on U.S. Route 50. This is a big road that connects many places. If you're traveling on Route 50, you'll find Potts between two other towns: Linn, which is to the west, and Mount Sterling, which is to the east. Mount Sterling is actually in a different county, Gasconade County.

A Look at Potts' Past

Potts has a short but interesting history, especially when it comes to how people communicated long ago.

The Potts Post Office

A post office was opened in Potts in 1905. This was a very important place for people living in the area. Before the internet and phones, post offices were how people sent and received letters, packages, and news. It helped connect the community to the rest of the country.

The post office in Potts served the community for about 15 years. It closed its doors in 1920. After that, people in Potts likely used post offices in nearby towns like Linn or Mount Sterling.

How Potts Got Its Name

Many places in the United States are named after the families who first settled there or were very important to the area's early development. Potts is one of these places! The community was named after the local Potts family. They were likely one of the first or most well-known families living in that area when the community was forming.