Robbins, Missouri facts for kids
Robbins is a small place in Johnson County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as 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 usually managed by the county it's in.
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Discovering Robbins' Past
Robbins has an interesting history, even though it's a small community. For a while, its name was spelled a little differently, as "Robins."
When Did Robbins Get a Post Office?
A post office was opened in the community in 1892. It was called "Robins," matching the earlier spelling of the place. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was an important part of the community for over a decade.
When Did the Post Office Close?
The "Robins" post office stayed open for 12 years. It finally closed its doors in 1904. After that, people in Robbins likely used post offices in nearby towns.
Who Was Henry Clay Robbins?
The community of Robbins was named after an important person in its early days. His name was Henry Clay Robbins. He was one of the first settlers to live in the area. Settlers are people who move to a new place to start a community.
