Uva, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uva, Missouri
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 Uva, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Uva, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 740404 |
Uva is a small, quiet place located in Marion County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Discovering Uva's Past
What's in a Name?
Uva has an interesting history, even though it's a small place. For a while, it was known by a different name: "Mount Zion Community." This name came from a church nearby called Mount Zion.
The Old Post Office
A long time ago, in 1898, Uva even had its own post office! People could send and receive letters right there in their community. But the post office didn't stay open for very long. It closed just a few years later, in 1901.
The Mystery of "Uva"
One curious thing about Uva is that no one really knows why it got its current name. The word "Uva" means "grape" in Latin and some other languages, but there's no clear reason why it was chosen for this community in Missouri. It remains a small mystery of local history!
