Dillon, Missouri facts for kids

Dillon is a small place in Phelps County, Missouri, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Dillon is located right next to the BNSF railroad tracks. It sits between two other towns, Rolla and St. James.

The Story of Dillon

Dillon has an interesting history, especially when it comes to how people used to send and receive mail.

A Place for Mail

A post office was opened in Dillon way back in 1861. A post office is a building where people can send letters and packages, and also pick up their mail. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1954, which means it was helping people with their mail for almost a century!

How Dillon Got Its Name

The community of Dillon was named after a person named John A. Dillon. He was an important early citizen in the area. Naming places after important people or families was a common practice in the past.