Warren, Missouri facts for kids

Warren is a small place in Marion County, Missouri. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. It is not officially a city or town.

History of Warren

Warren was officially planned out in 1854. When a place is "platted," it means its streets and land lots are drawn on a map. This helps people know where to build homes and businesses. Warren was named because it is located within Warren Township. A "township" is a small area of land, often used for local government or land division.

A post office was opened in Warren in 1839. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years. The post office finally closed its doors in 1953.