Teresita, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Teresita
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 Teresita
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shannon |
| Township | Montier |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 741316 |
Teresita is a small, unincorporated community located in Shannon County, Missouri. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and buildings that is not officially a town or city. This means it does not have its own local government. Teresita is found in the western part of Shannon County. It is close to U.S. Route 60, which is a major highway. The community is about six miles east of a town called Mountain View.
A Look Back in Time
The Post Office Story
A post office was opened in Teresita in 1903. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community for many years. The post office stayed open for a long time, serving the local residents. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1990.
The Mystery of the Name
The name "Teresita" is a Spanish name. It is a mystery why this particular name was chosen for the community. No one knows for sure how Teresita got its unique name.
