title: Merritt, Missouri
text: # Merritt, Missouri
  
  Merritt is an unincorporated community in southwestern Douglas County, Missouri, United States. Merritt is located west of Goodhope on Missouri Route T in the Little Beaver Creek valley.
  
  The Merritt store no longer exists, however, the Old Merritt store is still present approximately 1.25 miles west on Route T.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office called Merritt was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1930. William Merrit, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.
  
  