Van Cleve, Missouri facts for kids

Van Cleve is a small place located in Maries County, Missouri. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.

The first Van Cleve was found on Road 222. It was planned out like a town. Later, the post office and the name of the town moved. They went about a quarter-mile past Carnes Branch, off Highway 133.

A Look at Its History

A place for sending and receiving mail, called a post office, was opened in Vancleve in 1880. This post office helped people send letters and packages for many years. It stayed open until 1930.

The community got its name from a person who helped lead the area. This person was a local politician. A politician is someone who works in government and makes decisions for the community.