Swedeborg, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Swedeborg
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Unincorporated community
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pulaski |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 727372 |
Swedeborg is a small, unincorporated community located in the northwestern part of Pulaski County, Missouri, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Swedeborg about five miles northeast of a town called Richland, right along Route 133.
Swedeborg's Story: A Look Back
Swedeborg officially started in 1878. When a place is "platted," it means its streets and land lots are carefully mapped out. The community got its name because many of the very first people who settled there came from Sweden. It even had its own post office, which opened in 1881, helping people send and receive mail.
Learning in Swedeborg: The School District
One of the most special things about Swedeborg in Pulaski County is its school! It's home to the Swedeborg R-III School District. This district is unique because it's the last "K-8" school district left in the county. A K-8 district means it teaches students from kindergarten all the way through eighth grade. Swedeborg is one of only two unincorporated communities in Pulaski County that still has its own school district. The other is Laquey.
Getting Around: Roads Near Swedeborg
Roads are important for connecting communities and helping people travel. Here are some of the main roads that run near Swedeborg:
- Route 133 goes north from Interstate 44 (exit 145). It passes through Richland, Swedeborg, and Crocker. Then it continues north out of Pulaski County.
- Route 17 crosses Interstate 44 at exit 153 in Buckhorn. It goes east through Waynesville, then turns north towards Crocker, and finally heads north out of the county towards Iberia.
- Missouri Highway T travels north from Highway 17 in Waynesville. It ends when it meets Highway 133 in Swedeborg. This spot is about halfway between Richland and Crocker.
