West Ely, Missouri facts for kids

West Ely is a small, unincorporated community located in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

A Look at West Ely's Past

West Ely had a post office that opened way back in 1836. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1908. It's interesting to note that even though it's called "West Ely," this community actually lies to the east of another place called Ely.