Vada, Missouri facts for kids

Vada is a small, unincorporated community located in the northern part of Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's found along Missouri Route 32, about three miles northeast of a place called Success.

What is the History of Vada?

Vada might be small, but it has its own interesting history! A post office was opened here in 1917. This post office helped people send and receive mail in the area. It stayed open for about 12 years, closing down in 1929.

How Did Vada Get Its Name?

The community of Vada was named by an early postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. He decided to name the community after his daughter. Her name was Nevada Jackson, but everyone called her "Vada" for short.