Fuget, Missouri facts for kids

Fuget was once a small town in Mississippi County, Missouri, in the United States. Today, it is known as an extinct town or a ghost town, meaning people no longer live there.

What Was Fuget?

Fuget was a community where people lived and worked. It had a post office that opened in 1885. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years until it closed in 1932.

How Fuget Got Its Name

The town of Fuget was named after a person named Jim Fuget. He owned a local mill in the area. A mill is a place where grain, like wheat or corn, is ground into flour. It was an important business for the community at the time.