Walnut Shade, Missouri facts for kids
Walnut Shade is a small place in Taney County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it's not a big city or town with its own local government. You can find it about six miles (or about 9.6 kilometers) northwest of a town called Forsyth. It's right along U.S. Route 160, which is a main road.
Walnut Shade is special because it's where two creeks, Bull Creek and Bear Creek, meet together. This meeting point is called a confluence. It's also part of the larger area around the famous city of Branson, Missouri. The special mail code, or ZIP Code, for Walnut Shade is 65771.
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History of Walnut Shade
Walnut Shade has been around for a long time. People have been sending mail from a post office here since 1860. This means the community has been active for over 160 years!
The Name "Walnut Shade"
The name "Walnut Shade" is thought to be a commendatory name. This means it was chosen because it sounds nice or describes something good about the area, perhaps many walnut trees that offered shade.
Old Schoolhouse
Long ago, Walnut Shade had its own school, called the Walnut Shade Schoolhouse. It helped educate the children of the community. However, the school is now defunct, which means it is no longer used as a school.
Historical Landmarks
Walnut Shade is home to some important historical spots.
Bonniebrook Homestead
The Bonniebrook Homestead is a very special place in Walnut Shade. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.
Branson Cross
Walnut Shade is also where you can find the Branson Cross. This is a very large cross monument, and it's actually the biggest one in all of North America!
