Sugartree, Missouri facts for kids
Sugartree is a small, quiet place in the southwest part of Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Where is Sugartree?
Sugartree is located along County Road 510. It's about two miles north of the big Missouri River. If you travel about 4.5 miles to the northwest, you'll find the town of Norborne. The larger town of Carrollton is about eight miles to the northeast.
The Story of Sugartree's Name
Sugartree got its name from something sweet! There used to be a group of sugar maple trees very close to where the community first started. These trees are famous for their sap, which is used to make maple syrup.
A post office was opened in Sugartree in 1884. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1905.
