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Sandstone is a small, unincorporated community located in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

A Look Back in Time: Sandstone's History

The area known as Sandstone got its name because of the many rocks and sandy ground found there. It was a fitting name for the community!

A post office was first opened in this area in 1867. Back then, it was called "Sand Stone" with two words. Later, in 1883, the name was officially changed to "Sandstone" as one word. The post office served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1901.

Today, Sandstone remains a quiet part of Vernon County, holding onto its history as a small, rocky community.

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