Sandals, Missouri facts for kids

Sandals is a small place in Ray County, in the state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Sandals Located?

You can find Sandals right where two roads meet: Missouri Route D and Missouri Route BB. A river called the Crooked River flows about one mile west of the community. Another small town, Knoxville, is about three miles to the east-southeast, along Missouri Route 13.

A Look at Sandals' History

Sandals once had its own post office. It opened in 1888 and helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1902. The community got its name from a person who owned a sawmill nearby. This sawmill was an important business in the area back then.