Sledd, Missouri facts for kids

Sledd is a small, quiet place in the southeastern part of Pike County, Missouri. It's what people call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Sledd

How Sledd Got Its Name

Sledd got its name from a man named Alexander Sledd. He was an early postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office, which is where people send and receive mail. The Sledd post office opened in 1891. It helped people in the area send letters and packages for about ten years. It closed down in 1901.

Where is Sledd Located?

Sledd is found along Missouri Route W. It's about two miles south of a place called Paynesville. If you travel about half a mile north from the line that separates Pike County and Lincoln County, you'll be near Sledd. A small stream called Guinns Creek also flows by the northern side of this community.