Frisbee, Missouri facts for kids

Frisbee is a small place in Missouri, a state in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a Census-designated place, which is a special area the government uses to collect population information. Frisbee is located in Dunklin County.

History of Frisbee

Frisbee has an interesting story about how it got its name. The area was once known by a different name, "Manley."

How Frisbee Got Its Name

In 1907, a post office opened in the community and was given the name "Frisbee." However, just one year later, in 1908, the name of the post office was changed to "Manley." This name didn't last forever. The post office eventually closed in 1918.

The name "Frisbee" came back and is still used today. It seems the community was named after a person known as Mr. Frisbee. He was a railroad worker, which suggests that railroads might have been important to the area's early development.

People in Frisbee

Understanding the people who live in a place is called demographics. This section shares information about the population of Frisbee.

Population Count

According to the 2020 United States Census, the total number of people living in Frisbee was 107. This count helps us understand the size of the community.