Starkenburg, Missouri facts for kids
Starkenburg is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Montgomery 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.
The Story of Starkenburg
How It Began
A post office opened in Starkenburg in 1888. This office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years. The post office finally closed its doors in 1918.
The community got its name from a place in Starkenburg, Germany. Many of the first families who settled here came from that German town. They wanted to remember their homeland.
A Special Place: The Shrine
Starkenburg is home to a special building. It is called the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows. A shrine is a holy place. This shrine was recognized as important in 1982. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.
