Tavern, Missouri facts for kids

Tavern is a small place in the U.S. state of Missouri, located in Maries County. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council, as a city or town would. Instead, the county government helps manage the area.

A Look Back: Tavern's History

Tavern has a simple but interesting history. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, was opened in Tavern way back in 1879. This post office served the community for many years, helping people connect with others through letters and packages, until it closed in 1933.

For a while, Tavern was also known by another name: "Humphreys". Besides the post office, the community had a place called Humphrey's country store. A country store was a very important spot in small communities like Tavern. It was often the main place where people could buy food, supplies, and other things they needed for their daily lives. It was also a common meeting place where neighbors could catch up and share news.