Sleeper, Missouri facts for kids

Sleeper is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately one mile north of Interstate 44 at the intersection of Missouri routes F and J. It is and about six miles northeast of Lebanon and five miles southwest of Stoutland. Several homes and a fire station are located here.

A post office called Sleeper was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1955. The community was named after "Sleeper," a railroad employee who often was noticeably tired.