Grassy, Missouri facts for kids
Grassy is a small, quiet place in western Bollinger County, Missouri, 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Where is Grassy?
Grassy is located about eight miles west of a town called Marble Hill. You can find it right along Route 34, a main road in the area.
Even though Grassy is a small community, it's considered part of a larger region called the Cape Girardeau-Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. This just means it's connected to the bigger cities of Cape Girardeau and Jackson in Missouri, and even parts of Illinois, for things like jobs and shopping.
Right outside Grassy, you'll find some fun places to visit along the Castor River. There are three campgrounds where people can enjoy nature:
- Arrowhead Campgrounds
- Castor River Park
- Twin Bridges Park
How Grassy Got Its Name
The community of Grassy was named after a nearby stream called Grassy Creek. This creek flows through the area and eventually joins the Castor River.
The creek itself got its name because of the special type of grass that grows there. Along the banks and even in the water of Grassy Creek, you can find lots of lush, green sage grass. This thick, beautiful grass made the area look very "grassy," and that's how both the creek and the community got their names!
