Dissen, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri facts for kids

Dissen is a small place in the United States, located in Missouri. It's not a big city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it's part of a larger county, Cape Girardeau County, which handles things like roads and services.

Where Did the Name Dissen Come From?

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Dissen got its name from a place far away! Many of the first people who settled here came from a town called Dissen in Germany. They decided to name their new home after the place they came from, honoring their roots and history.