Providence, Boone County, Missouri facts for kids
Providence is a small, quiet place in Boone County, Missouri. It's not a big city, but it played an important role in the past.
Long ago, Providence was a very busy port on the Missouri River. It was where many supplies arrived before being sent to nearby Columbia, Missouri. In fact, a road in Columbia called Providence Road is named after this community!
A Look Back: The History of Providence
Providence had its own post office starting in 1844. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years, until it closed in 1918.
How Providence Got Its Name
The first people who settled here chose the name 'Providence.' They believed that 'divine providence' – a guiding force or good fortune – had led them to this special spot.
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