Upton, Missouri facts for kids
Upton is a small, quiet community located in the western part of Texas County, Missouri. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county, without a separate town hall or mayor.
Where is Upton Located?
Upton sits on top of a ridge, which is like a long, narrow hill. This ridge is about 1,430 feet (or 436 meters) above sea level. It is found about one mile east of a stream called the West Fork Roubidoux Creek. If you travel about ten miles west from the city of Houston, Missouri, you will find Upton along Missouri Route FF.
A Bit of History: How Upton Got Its Name
Upton has been a community for a long time. It even had its own post office! The post office in Upton first opened in 1907. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, finally closing its doors in 1975. The community was named after an important person who lived there a long time ago. His name was Osias Upton, and he was known as a "pioneer citizen" because he was one of the first people to settle and help build up the area.
