Danforth, Missouri facts for kids

Danforth is a small place in Adair County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Danforth is located about 1.5 miles northwest of a town called Novinger. You can find it along Missouri Route O. A small stream named Spring Creek flows right past the southern edge of the community.

History of Danforth

Danforth has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened in Danforth in 1885. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community back then.

The post office stayed open for many years. It closed down in 1906. This means people in Danforth had to get their mail from a nearby town after that.

The name "Danforth" probably came from another place. It is thought that the name was brought over from a town called Danforth, Illinois. This was a common way for new communities to get their names.