Tyrone, Missouri facts for kids
Tyrone is a small, unincorporated community located in southern Texas County, Missouri, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find Tyrone about 1.5 miles west of Missouri Route 137 on Missouri Route H. It's a quiet place with just a few houses.
History of Tyrone
A post office was opened in Tyrone in 1891. This office helped people send and receive mail until 1962. The community got its name from Tyrone, Pennsylvania. This was because the first person to settle here came from that town.
On February 27, 2015, Tyrone experienced a very sad event. Several people lost their lives, and one person was hurt. This event deeply affected the community.
Important People from Tyrone
One well-known person connected to Tyrone is Kenneth Lay. He was the founder, CEO, and chairman of Enron Corporation. A CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is the highest-ranking person in a company. A chairman leads the company's board of directors.
