Briscoe, Missouri facts for kids

Briscoe is a small community in Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Briscoe Located?

Briscoe is found on the east side of the North Fork of the Cuivre River. This small community is located at the very end of Missouri Route K. It's about two miles west of a bigger road called US Route 61. Other small communities are nearby. For example, Davis is about 1.5 miles south along the river. Silex is located about 3.5 miles to the northwest.

A Look Back: Briscoe's History

The community of Briscoe was officially planned and mapped out in 1883. This process, called "platting," means someone created a detailed map showing where streets, lots, and public areas would be. Briscoe was named after Samuel Briscoe, who was the original owner of the land where the community was built. A post office was opened in Briscoe in 1882. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail, until it closed in 1959.