Frisco, Missouri facts for kids

Frisco is a small, unincorporated community located in Stoddard County, Missouri, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's a part of.

The Story of Frisco

Frisco began as a community in the late 1800s. A post office was opened there in 1895. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail right in their own area. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1914.

How Frisco Got Its Name

The name "Frisco" comes from a famous railroad. This railroad was called the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway. People often called it the "Frisco" for short. The community was named after this railway. This shows how important railroads were for connecting places and helping communities grow back then.