Romance, Missouri facts for kids
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Romance, Missouri
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 Romance, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | U. S. A. |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ozark County |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Romance is a small community in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. This community is found about nine miles north of Gainesville. Romance is nestled in a valley where two smaller streams join Ludecker Creek. It is located on state route Y, a short distance east of Missouri Route 5. A fire tower, called the Romance fire tower, stands on a hill nearby.
History of Romance
The community of Romance has an interesting past.
Early Days and Name Change
A place for sending and receiving mail, called a post office, was first opened here in 1881. At that time, the community was known by a different name: Nora. Later, in 1889, the name was officially changed to Romance.
Community Life
For many years, there was a school in the community called Romance School. This school helped educate the children living there. The post office continued to serve the community until 1967, when it was closed down.
