Susanna, Missouri facts for kids

Susanna is a small, quiet place located in the northeastern part of Webster County, in the beautiful Ozarks of southwest Missouri. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

You can find Susanna along Missouri Route M, which is a road that helps people get around the area. It's about six miles east of a town called Niangua. To the east of Susanna, there's a small waterway known as Cantrell Creek.

A Look Back: Susanna's History

The community of Susanna has an interesting past, even though it's a small place.

• Starting a Post Office: A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, was opened in Susanna in the year 1892.
• How Long It Lasted: This post office helped the community for quite a while, staying open until 1914. After that, people likely got their mail from a nearby town.
• Where the Name Came From: The name "Susanna" was given to the community by the person who originally owned the land where the community grew. He named it after his wife, whose name was Susanna Cunningham. It's a sweet way to remember someone important!