Round Grove, Missouri facts for kids

Round Grove is a small, quiet place in Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

The Story of Round Grove

Round Grove got its name from a special group of trees. Imagine a circle of trees standing together – that's what a "round grove" is! This natural landmark was near where the community first started.

A Busy Time for Round Grove

Even though it's a small place, Round Grove once had its own post office. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office opened in 1871, which was a long time ago! It stayed open for many years, helping the community connect with the rest of the world, until it closed in 1907.