Starlanding, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Starlanding, Missouri
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Abandoned village
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Location of Perry County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Brazeau |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63775
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-70440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 741285 |
Starlanding was once a small, unincorporated community located in Perry County, Missouri, in the United States. Today, nothing remains of this former river town. It is considered an abandoned village or "ghost town."
Where Was Starlanding Located?
Starlanding was found in the northern part of Brazeau Township. This area is in the eastern part of Perry County, Missouri. It was right along the famous Mississippi River. The land there was about 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level.
What Was Starlanding?
The community was originally known as Star Landing. It was founded as a riverboat landing. A riverboat landing was a special place along a river where boats could stop. They would load and unload goods or passengers. In the past, rivers were like highways. Riverboat landings were important for trade and travel.
Why Did Starlanding Disappear?
Many small river towns like Starlanding faded away over time. This often happened when new ways of travel, like railroads or highways, became more popular. People and businesses moved to other places. Today, if you visit the spot where Starlanding once stood, you won't find any buildings or signs of the old town. It has completely disappeared.
