Farrar, Missouri facts for kids
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Farrar, Missouri
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Farrar, Missouri, road sign
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Location of Farrar, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 65 |
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66 |
| • Density | 51.56/sq mi (302.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63746
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-29157 |
| GNIS feature ID | 717857 |
Farrar is a small, unincorporated community in Perry County, Missouri, in the United States. It's located in Salem Township. Farrar is about eight miles east of Perryville. It is also about 90 miles south of Saint Louis. The community is only 3.7 miles from the Mississippi River.
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History of Farrar
How Farrar Got Its Name
The area where Farrar is located was first settled by German-Saxon people. They called their community Salem. The original center of the community was the Salem Lutheran Church, built in 1859.
In 1890, a man named R.P. Farrar opened a general store in the community. Before this, mail for the residents came from a nearby town called Schalls. It was often handed out on the church steps after Sunday services.
In 1892, R.P. Farrar rode his horse to Jefferson City. He wanted to ask for a post office for his community. When he arrived, he found out that the name "Salem" was already being used for another place in Missouri. Because of this, Farrar used his own name as a temporary solution for the new post office. This temporary name then became permanent for the community.
Early Businesses in Farrar
Soon after the post office was established, more businesses opened in Farrar. These included the "Bueckman" General Store and two blacksmith shops. Even though Farrar is a small place, it has had many different businesses over the years. These included several general stores, a dairy cooperative, and a transport company. The community even had a couple of local baseball teams! The post office in Farrar eventually closed in 2006.
Life in Farrar Today
Today, Farrar is still a small community. It has about 22 households. The main church is the Salem Lutheran Church, which is part of the Missouri Synod. This church serves the local Lutheran population.
The community also has the Salem Lutheran Parochial School. This school provides education for students from first to eighth grade. There is also a historic bed and breakfast (B&B) in Farrar.
Geography of Farrar
Farrar is located in a beautiful area. The United States Postal Service says that the zip code for Farrar covers about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The community is surrounded by many farms and woodlands.
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Farrar, Missouri
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Salem Lutheran School
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Egger's General Store
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Old Farrar General Market
