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Weber is a small, quiet place in Lewis County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.

A Look at Weber's Past

How Weber Got Started

The community of Weber has a simple but interesting history. It began to grow around a special building: a post office. This post office was very important for people living in the area because it allowed them to send and receive letters and packages. The Weber post office first opened its doors in 1882.

The Post Office Closes

For many years, the post office served the people of Weber. However, like many small communities, changes happened over time. The post office eventually closed down in 1907. Even though the post office is gone, the name "Weber" still marks this spot on the map.

Who Was William Weber?

The community of Weber was named after a person named William Weber. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods to people in the area. Merchants were very important in early communities because they provided people with the things they needed, from tools to food. Naming the community after him was a way to honor his contribution to the area.

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