Sinsabaugh, Missouri facts for kids

Sinsabaugh is a small, quiet place in the southeastern part of Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as 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.

You can find Sinsabaugh just east of Missouri Route H. It's also only about half a mile north of the border between Missouri and Arkansas. Imagine a map, and Sinsabaugh is right there, close to where two states meet!

A Look at Its Past

Sinsabaugh wasn't always called Sinsabaugh. For a while, it had a different name: "Acorn."

The Acorn Post Office

Back in 1902, a post office opened in the community, and it was named Acorn. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. It stayed open until 1937, which means it served the community for 35 years!

How Sinsabaugh Got Its Name

The name "Sinsabaugh" came from a person named D.A. Sinsabaugh. He was a businessperson who worked in the local lumber industry. This means he was involved in cutting down trees and processing wood, which was an important business in that area a long time ago. The community was named after him, honoring his connection to the area's history.