Ten Mile, Macon County, Missouri facts for kids

Ten Mile is a small place located in Macon County, in the state of Missouri, United States. 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 separate local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

A Look Back: The History of Ten Mile

The community of Ten Mile was named after a nearby stream called Ten Mile Creek. This creek was an important natural feature in the area.

A post office was opened in Ten Mile way back in 1847. Post offices were very important places in those days. They helped people send and receive letters, news, and packages, connecting the community to other places. The Ten Mile post office served the area for many years, until it closed down in 1902.