Fagus, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fagus, Missouri
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 Fagus, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
63938
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| GNIS feature ID | 735609 |
Fagus is a small, unincorporated community located in southeastern Butler County, Missouri, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's a quiet spot in the countryside, close to the border of Arkansas.
The Story of Fagus
The community of Fagus got its name from a special kind of tree! It was founded by a lumberman named William N. Barron. He chose the name "Fagus" because it's the Latin word for "beech tree." This makes sense since lumbermen work with trees!
A post office was opened in Fagus in 1913. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, until it closed its doors in 1973.
Weather Events in Fagus
Even small communities can experience big weather. On January 21, 1999, a small tornado (called an F0 tornado) touched down near Fagus. Luckily, it didn't cause any damage.
Another time, on November 15, 1955, strong winds damaged several barns in the area. Lightning also caused a house to burn down completely.
The Big Inch Pipeline
Fagus was once home to a station for the Big Inch pipeline. The Big Inch was a very important pipeline built during World War II. It helped transport oil from Texas all the way to the East Coast of the United States. This was a big deal for the country's energy needs at the time!
Where is Fagus Located?
Fagus is easy to find on Missouri Route 51. It's about 18 miles southeast of a larger town called Poplar Bluff. The community is also very close to the state line, just about one mile north of Arkansas.
