Sturdivant, Missouri facts for kids
Sturdivant is a small, unincorporated community located in the southern part of Bollinger County, Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's found about sixteen miles north of Dexter, Missouri, right along State Highway V. The community uses the zip code 63782. Sturdivant is also part of the larger Cape Girardeau–Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes several towns and cities in Missouri and Illinois.
What is Sturdivant?
Sturdivant is a quiet place where people live and work. It's not a big city, but it's an important part of the local area. Being "unincorporated" means that it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the county.
How Did Sturdivant Get Its Name?
The community of Sturdivant was officially planned out, or "platted," in 1869. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this spot. The community was named after a man named Robert Sturdivant. He was a banker from Cape Girardeau, a larger city nearby. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Sturdivant since 1888.
