Hugo, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hugo Chauncy
Unincorporated community
Hugo Location in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Camden
Post office established	1883

Hugo is a small, unincorporated community located in southern Camden County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's found about 3.5 miles east-southeast of Camdenton, near Missouri Route V and Missouri Route 7.

The Story of Hugo's Name

This community wasn't always called Hugo! Its first name was "Chauncy." A post office was opened there in 1883 under the name Chauncy. Later, in 1914, the name was changed to Hugo. The post office eventually closed in 1943. No one is quite sure how the name Hugo was chosen.

Famous People from Hugo

Charles D. Franklin: A Military Leader

• Charles D. Franklin was born in Hugo in 1931. He grew up to become a very important person in the U.S. Army. He achieved the rank of lieutenant general, which is a very high position for a military officer.