Sulphur Springs, Missouri facts for kids
Sulphur Springs is a small community located in eastern Jefferson County, Missouri, in the United States. It is not an official city but an "unincorporated area," meaning it's a community without its own local government. Sulphur Springs is found near Barnhart, right by the banks of Glaize Creek and the famous Mississippi River.
History of Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs was officially planned and laid out in 1860. It got its name from a special natural spring nearby that had a strong smell, like sulfur. Long before the town was planned, a post office opened in Sulphur Springs in 1837. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1990.
The 1922 Train Accident
A significant event in the history of Sulphur Springs happened on August 5, 1922. On that day, two trains on the Iron Mountain Railroad tracks crashed. This was a very serious accident, resulting in 34 people losing their lives and 150 others being injured. It remains the largest train accident in Missouri's history.
