Davis, Missouri facts for kids

Davis is a small, unincorporated community located in Lincoln County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Davis, Missouri

The community of Davis had a post office that opened in 1882. A post office is where mail is sent and received. This post office served the people living in Davis for many years. It stayed open until 1959, which means it operated for about 77 years.

Who Was Davis Named After?

It's a bit of a mystery why this community was named Davis! Over time, the reason for its name, and who it might have been named after, has been forgotten. Many small towns and communities in the United States are named after important people, local families, or even geographical features. However, for Davis, Missouri, that information is no longer known.