Some places earn their silence — and Saint Annie is one of them. Saint Annie was an unincorporated community in southwest Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The community was about a mile south of Cookville, but the post office moved depending on where the postmaster lived.
Saint Annie is the lone documented ghost town in Laclede County — for now.
The story of Saint Annie
Missouri's ghost towns run from lead diggings to river ports the railroad left behind.
Saint Annie was an unincorporated community in southwest Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The community was about a mile south of Cookville, but the post office moved depending on where the postmaster lived. The last active post office was located on Webster Drive just west of the Laclede-Texas county line approximately five miles north of Lynchburg. The community of Winnipeg is about 3+1⁄2 miles to the northwest.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Saint Annie is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Saint Annie is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Saint Annie is roughly 37.6336, -92.2194 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Saint Annie FAQs
01Where is Saint Annie located?
02What county is Saint Annie in?
03What is the history of Saint Annie?
04What remains at Saint Annie today?
05Can you visit Saint Annie?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Saint Annie, Missouri”), CC BY-SA.
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