Bliss, Missouri facts for kids
Bliss is a small, quiet place located in the northeastern part of Washington County, Missouri in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather a community where people live. You can find it right next to a stream called Mineral Fork and near Missouri Route 47.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bliss is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's part of. This means that services like roads and police might be handled by the county government.
How Did Bliss Get Its Name?
Bliss has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its name!
From Kingston Furnace to Bliss
When this community first started in the 1870s, it was called "Kingston Furnace." It got this name from a man named Wyllys King, who owned a big factory nearby. This factory was a blast furnace, which is a special kind of oven used to melt metal, like iron, from rocks called ore.
A New Name and a Post Office
Later, the community's name changed to Bliss. This new name came from a local family who lived there, the Bliss family. In 1899, a post office was opened in Bliss, which helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1943.
