Waterloo, Lafayette County, Missouri facts for kids
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Waterloo, Missouri
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 Waterloo, Lafayette County, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Waterloo, Lafayette County, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 728406 |
Waterloo is a small community located in Lafayette County, Missouri, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Waterloo in the west-central part of Missouri. It is situated along MO 224, very close to the southern bank of the famous Missouri River. Other communities nearby include Napoleon, Wellington, and Lexington.
History of Waterloo
How Waterloo Started
The community of Waterloo was officially "laid out," or planned, in the year 1905. This means that its streets and plots of land were designed and marked out for future development.
Where the Name Comes From
Waterloo was given its name to remember a very important historical event: the Battle of Waterloo. This famous battle took place in 1815. It was where the French leader Napoleon finally surrendered. So, the community's name connects it to a significant moment in world history.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Waterloo in 1877. This office helped people send and receive mail. It served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1909.
