Walbert, Missouri facts for kids

Walbert was once a small community in the western part of Franklin County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Today, it is considered an extinct town, often called a "ghost town," meaning it no longer has people living there.

What Was Walbert?

Walbert was a small settlement that existed for a short time in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Like many small towns that popped up around that time, it eventually faded away. These "ghost towns" are often found in areas where industries or resources that supported them, like mining or farming, changed or disappeared.

Where Was Walbert Located?

This former community was situated on a hillside. It was located above the Bourbeuse River, a river that flows through the area. To the west of Walbert was a place called Red Oak Creek, and to the east was Clates Creek. A historic spot, the New Friendship Church and its cemetery, can still be found about a quarter-mile east of where Walbert once stood, near Clates Creek.

How Did Walbert Get Its Name?

Walbert had its own post office, which was a very important part of any community back then. The post office first opened in 1895. It continued to serve the area for about 15 years before closing down in 1910. The name "Walbert" was created by combining two first names: Walter and Herbert. These were the sons of an early postmaster, who was in charge of the post office and mail services for the town.