Silver Mine, Missouri facts for kids
Silver Mine is a small, quiet place in the state of Missouri, USA. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's found in the northwest part of Madison County.
This community is located along Missouri Route D. It's about five miles southwest of a place called Oak Grove, which is on US Route 72. If you travel about two miles east, you'll find the Silver Mine Recreation Area, which is a fun spot along the St. Francois River. Other nearby towns include Ironton, about 7.5 miles to the west-northwest, and Fredericktown, about 10 miles to the east.
A Glimpse into Silver Mine's Past
The area around Silver Mine has an interesting history, especially linked to mining.
How Silver Mine Got Its Name
The community of Silver Mine, along with a nearby hill called Silver Mountain, got their names from an actual silver mine. This mine was located close to where the original community started. Imagine finding silver right in your backyard!
The Post Office Story
For a while, Silver Mine had a post office, which is where people send and receive mail.
- It first opened in 1879.
- At that time, it had a slightly different name: "Einstein Silver Mines."
- In 1892, the name was officially changed to just "Silver Mine."
- The post office served the community for many years before it finally closed down in 1955.
