Swan, Missouri facts for kids

Swan is a small place located in the northern part of Taney County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government or mayor like a city or town would. Swan is situated along Blue Creek and can be found on Missouri Route AA. It is about 3.5 miles northwest of a town called Taneyville.

History

Swan has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened in Swan way back in 1880. This post office served the community for many years, helping people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open until 1957, which means it was in operation for 77 years! The community got its name from a nearby waterway called Swan Creek. It's common for places to be named after natural features like rivers or creeks that are close by.