Racola, Missouri facts for kids

Racola is a small, quiet place in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

History of Racola

The area now called Racola got its name from a man named John Racola Coleman. He was the original owner of the land where this community grew.

A post office was opened in Racola in 1898. This was a very important place for people living there. It helped them send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed in 1930.